HOWARD SHEPPARD LLC

DOT 92818 MC 133920 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
66 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 12.12% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
125 units

Drivers: 125

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

755 WACO DRIVE, SANDERSVILLE, GA, 31082

Phone Number

(478) 552-5127

Mailing Address

PO BOX 797, SANDERSVILLE, GA, 31082

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(478) 552-5528

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
49 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

Inactive
18 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-06-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-06-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-09-23 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2010-09-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2004-06-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-09-01 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1993-09-10 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-01-31 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-04-24 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-09-26 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-11-25 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-10-29 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-08-25 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-01-30 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1980-11-20 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1980-07-24 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1979-08-22 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1979-02-23 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC133920 2013-09-23

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-06-01 BIPD HMB200145 N/A HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-06-01 BIPD/Primary P-001-001148454-01 $1,000,000 AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-06-01 BIPD HMB200145 $1,000,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-01 BIPD HMB200131 $1,000,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-06-01 BIPD/Primary MCP04493A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2019-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-01 BIPD/Excess 013510215 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-09-17 SURETY 105489902 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2013-09-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-01 BIPD/Primary TRV5392300 $1,000,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-01 CARGO 20 MS ND3227 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-03-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-09-17 SURETY 70378371 $1,000,000 WESTERN SURETY CO. 2010-09-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-06-01 CARGO IHA 8750690-00 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2008-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-06-01 BIPD/Primary TRK2057347618 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2009-06-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-06-01 BIPD/Primary AI2-751-283908-01 $1,000,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 2006-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-06-01 CARGO KO1-751-283908-04 $1,000,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-06-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-06-01 BIPD/Excess QZ06812012 $1,000,000 ST. PAUL SURPLUS LINES INSURA… 2012-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-06-01 BIPD/Primary GWP07486A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2004-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-06-01 CARGO GWP07488A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2002-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-06-01 CARGO GWP08768A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2004-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-06-01 BIPD/Excess 4013138 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-06-01 BIPD/Excess 8890887 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA0100651 $1,000,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

12.12%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

66 inspections · 8 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

15 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 66 Last inspection: Jun 18, 2026 Total crashes: 333

FMCSA Inspection Records (66 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 18, 2026

0291002113

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKZDP9X...

Jun 18, 2026

0291002112

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKZDP9X...

May 4, 2026

0291002014

Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKZDP9X...

Apr 27, 2026

1225001066

1 viol.
Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Apr 8, 2026

1277000474

3 viol.
Level 2 GA MACK 1M1PN4GY...

Apr 2, 2026

1442001827

Level 3 GA KENWORTH 2NKHHM6X...

Dec 11, 2025

1442001639

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 GA MACK 1M1PN4GY...

Dec 4, 2025

0361002247

Level 3 SC MACK 1M1PN4GY...

Oct 8, 2025

0291001593

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKZDP9X...

Oct 8, 2025

0291001590

1 viol.
Level 3 GA MACK 1M1PN4GY...

Sep 8, 2025

1460000304

3 viol.
Level 1 GA KENWORTH 1XKZDP9X...

Jul 10, 2025

1335000466

1 viol.
Level 1 GA COURIER 1FDRF3G6...

May 23, 2025

1338000348

1 viol.
Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Apr 23, 2025

0291001268

Level 3 GA MACK 1M1PN4GY...

Apr 23, 2025

0291001271

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 GA INTERNATIO 3HSPCTZR...
Total Inspections

66

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

66

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (333 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 8, 2026

GA • GA0010320053

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2026

GA • GA0010304872

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 24, 2025

GA • GA0010094699

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 8, 2025

GA • GA0010042099

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 3, 2025

GA • GA0010029672

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 3, 2025

GA • GA0009927845

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2025

GA • GA0009822255

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 12, 2024

GA • GA0009674175

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Apr 12, 2024

GA • GA0009426408

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 1, 2024

AL • AL0004633608

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 8, 2023

GA • GA0009220096

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 5, 2023

GA • GA0008998022

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 27, 2023

GA • GA0008916471

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 22, 2023

GA • GA0008911861

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 11, 2022

GA • GA0008735764

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

36

Injury Crashes

299

Total Crashes

333

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

26

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 14
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

66
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

125
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

125

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

125

CDL Drivers: 125
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 105
Driver Inspections

15

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 6.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 10
Interstate (<100 mi): 10
Intrastate (>100 mi): 10
Intrastate (<100 mi): 95

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Building Materials Machinery Liquids/Gases Intermodal Grain/Feed Chemicals Dry Bulk Refrigerated Paper Products Utility Farm Supplies Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

125

Power Units

125

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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