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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 92818 · MC133920 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard Sheppard LLC

Sandersville, GA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+13 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (478) 552-5127
125
Power units
125
Drivers
27
Inspections · 24 mo
8
Crashes · 24 mo
7.3M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
79
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 44.4% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Contact details shared with 7 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
44.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 27 inspections
Crashes
8
0 fatal3 injury8 tow-away
Crash rate 0.55 per 1M mi
Total inspections
27
Driver inspections
27
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
7
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC133920
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
125
Power units
125
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
125
Drivers
125
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionCrude Kaolin
Annual mileage
7,285,605 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
92818
MC / docket
MC-133920
Legal name
Howard Sheppard LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 12, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
125 (125)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 7 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 5 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (478) 552-5127
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Howard Sheppard LLC's USDOT number?

Howard Sheppard LLC's USDOT number is 92818 and its docket number is MC133920.

Is Howard Sheppard LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Howard Sheppard LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 27 roadside inspections, a 44.4% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 8 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Howard Sheppard LLC's fleet?

125 power units and 125 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 12, 2026.

What insurance does Howard Sheppard LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file.

Where is Howard Sheppard LLC located?

Howard Sheppard LLC is located at 755 Waco Drive, Sandersville, GA, 31082. Phone: (478) 552-5127.

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