Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC
USDOT 3001601 · MC-24388 · Sandersville, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC is a company based in Sandersville, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 175 power units and 175 drivers, which ranks it #63 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 142 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 4.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3001601 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-24388 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 755 Waco Dr, Sandersville, GA 31082 |
| Phone | (478) 552-5127 |
| First registered | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3001601.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 175 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 600 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 14,804,453 miles reported for 2025 – about 84,597 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 175 CDL drivers; 155 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 20 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Howard Sheppard Container Se | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.7% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 42% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 46% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.0 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 11% lower than average |
| Inspections | 142 | 142 with a driver check, 45 with a vehicle check, 74 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 3, 2023) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Georgia
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Georgia carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Sheppard Bulk LLC USDOT 3002183 | Sandersville | 155 | 155 | 331 | 12.6% | 11 |
| Howard Sheppard LLC USDOT 92818 | Sandersville | 125 | 125 | 25 | 42.9% | 8 |
| Volume Transportation Inc USDOT 445219 | Conyers | 172 | 164 | 189 | 30.4% | 12 |
| Pope Trucking Inc USDOT 196896 | Pearson | 153 | 125 | 153 | 23.3% | 14 |
| Heavy Weight Transport Inc USDOT 1716174 | Port Wentworth | 144 | 144 | 918 | 4.6% | 10 |
| Mag Carriers LLC USDOT 1948956 | Dearing | 245 | 238 | 433 | 27.5% | 20 |
Other carriers near Sandersville
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-H Transfer Company USDOT 92690 | Sandersville | 272 | 272 | 176 | 25.0% | 15 |
| Georgia Right-Of-Way Company USDOT 1606352 | Forsyth | 227 | 171 | 13 | 0.0% | 3 |
| Southway Crane & Rigging LLC USDOT 955010 | Byron | 190 | 150 | 75 | 12.0% | 5 |
| Arcilla Trucking Company LLC USDOT 704293 | Mcintyre | 72 | 75 | 54 | 40.0% | 9 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC?
Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC is registered with USDOT number 3001601 and operating authority MC-24388.
How many trucks does Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC have?
It reports 175 power units (175 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 600 trailers, with 175 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 11, 2026).
Where is Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Sandersville, Georgia 31082.
What is the out-of-service rate of Howard Sheppard Container Services LLC?
Over 24 months, 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.