Case Study
Achieving the Hiring Trifecta
How Asurint Delivered Speed, Detail, and Cost Savings for EPES Transport System
See how partnering with Asurint empowered EPES Transport to replace slow, fragmented screening with a fast, reliable process that delivers same‑day results and deeper visibility into every candidate. The result: quicker hires, fewer bottlenecks, stronger compliance, and a fleet that stays fully staffed and moving.
Company Profile
About EPES Transport LLC
With over 90 years in business, EPES Transport System delivers dependable truckload transportation services with a strong presence in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions. They have 1,500+ trucks, 6,500+ trailers, and 800-900 annual hires.
Challenge
The Need for a More Reliable Solution
Transportation companies are all vying for the same drivers, which EPES Transport System's Director of Driver Recruiting, Jimmy Orr, describes as “fishing lines in the same pond.” In this environment, every moment counts.
Unfortunately, EPES Transport System's background screening provider wasn’t keeping pace. Frequent delays meant drivers were brought in for orientation, only for background results to arrive too late. In some cases, drivers were already on the road when disqualifying information surfaced, forcing costly recoveries and replacements.
After repeated setbacks, EPES Transport System decided it was time to find a faster, more reliable solution.
Approach
Head-to-Head Background Screening
EPES Transport System, as well as eight other carriers, attended an industry education session hosted by Asurint. In addition to exchanging ideas and recruiting innovations, they also learned about Asurint's criminal background screening solution.
Given their ongoing challenges, EPES Transport System decided to run a 30-day head-to-head test by processing background checks through both their current provider and Asurint.
Results
Trifecta of Speed, Detail, and Reliability
The head‑to‑head comparison revealed that Asurint delivered the rare combination transportation companies need most: speed, depth, and reliability. Asurint’s ability to provide both fast results and more complete information became a decisive advantage. After the 30‑day test, the choice to switch was clear, and Orr hasn’t looked back since.
Asurint’s rapid turnaround has helped the team avoid at least one costly post‑hire issue each month, reinforcing just how impactful timely, accurate data can be when managing driver safety and compliance. For carriers balancing strict DOT/FMCSA requirements, tight delivery schedules, and the real‑world risks of putting someone behind the wheel too soon, that combination is invaluable.
Orr’s confidence in the process has grown significantly: “Even with a 10‑year background check across multiple counties, I get most results within hours,” he says. That kind of speed means his team can hire faster, reduce downtime, and stay ahead of potential risks.
Conclusion
Background Screening That Delivers
EPES Transport’s experience shows how combining speed and accuracy turns background screening into a true hiring advantage. Asurint turned a slow, fragmented process into a streamlined workflow that provides same‑day results, deeper insights, and stronger confidence in every driver they bring on. Recruiters now move faster, stay compliant, and spend more time engaging quality candidates instead of chasing paperwork.
What started as a need for quicker turnaround became a trusted partnership built on confidence and measurable impact. In the end, Asurint didn’t just improve background check; they elevated EPES’s hiring process, helping them keep trucks staffed, operations running smoothly, and risks under control.
