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Freight Carrier · Sandersville, GA

HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC

Name: HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC
Address: 755 WACO DR, SANDERSVILLE, GA, 31082, US
Telephone: (478) 552-5127

755 WACO DR · Sandersville, GA 31082

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #24679
USDOT #3002183 USDOT Active

155
Power Units
155
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC is a Sandersville, GA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 155 truck(s) in their fleet and 155 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-24679 and their USDOT number is 3002183.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/11/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/11/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 11,674,041 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 33 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 12.1% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
7
Tow
11
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.63 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 8 Vehicle Maintenance 2.04 79 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

360
Total
262
Clean
98
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 26

173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
178.345-8D-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 rear-end protection.2× SW 8
178.345-8A5-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance.2× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on9× OOS×9 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1

Hours of Service 6

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 29

393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured9× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 7

172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.2× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency2× SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.2× SW 5
172.322E2-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to display the MARINE POLLUTANT mark square on point configuration or displaying improper size.1× SW 5
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available2× SW 3
172.203C2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required1× SW 3
177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC
755 WACO DR
SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082

Mailing Address

HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC
PO BOX 797
SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082

Location on Map

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HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	175	175	24388	3001601
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HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 26

Hours of Service 6

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 29

Hazardous Materials 7

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 5

Same phone number 7

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