Howard Sheppard LLC
USDOT 92818 · MC-133920 · Sandersville, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Howard Sheppard LLC is a corporation based in Sandersville, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 125 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #95 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 25 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 6.4 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, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Howard Sheppard LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 92818 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-133920 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 755 Waco Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082 |
| Phone | (478) 552-5127 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 92818.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 120 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 200 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 7,285,605 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,285 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 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 LLC | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.9% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 128% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.4 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 43% higher than average |
| Inspections | 25 | 25 with a driver check, 7 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 7, 2009) | |||
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 Container Services LLC USDOT 3001601 | Sandersville | 175 | 175 | 142 | 26.7% | 7 |
| 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 |
| Alphaco Inc USDOT 2139914 | Savannah | 116 | 81 | 33 | 41.2% | 2 |
| Rosedale Transport Inc USDOT 275259 | Dalton | 126 | 108 | 217 | 34.6% | 8 |
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 LLC?
Howard Sheppard LLC is registered with USDOT number 92818 and operating authority MC-133920.
How many trucks does Howard Sheppard LLC have?
It reports 125 power units (120 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 200 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 12, 2026).
Where is Howard Sheppard LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Sandersville, Georgia 31082.
What is the out-of-service rate of Howard Sheppard LLC?
Over 24 months, 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.