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Freight Carrier · Sandersville, GA

HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC

Name: HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES 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 #24388
USDOT #3001601 USDOT Active

175
Power Units
175
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC is a Sandersville, GA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 175 truck(s) in their fleet and 175 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-24388 and their USDOT number is 3001601.

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 14,804,453 (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
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Meat
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: GA (82), SC (21), AL (14), TN (6), FL (5), MS (3), NC (2), US (1). Home base: Sandersville, Georgia.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 18 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 21.6% 23.4% Driver 1.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
2
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.42 24 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 6 Vehicle Maintenance 4.08 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 1

Inspection Summary

134
Total
88
Clean
46
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 12

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× 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, other2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3

Hours of Service 5

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 Time1× SW 7
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 1

172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
755 WACO DR
SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082

Mailing Address

HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
PO BOX 797
SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082

Location on Map

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HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	155	155	24679	3002183
HSI JAX LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	20	20	934323	2794217
HSI LOGISTICS LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	40	40	749969	2157644
HSC LOGISTICS LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	30	30	1180674	3538695
HOWARD SHEPPARD PROJECT GROUP LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	—	1293403	3698864

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	155	155	24679	3002183
HSI JAX LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	20	20	934323	2794217
HOWARD SHEPPARD LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	125	125	133920	92818
HSI LOGISTICS LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	40	40	749969	2157644
HSI BROKERAGE LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	797649	2340636
HSC LOGISTICS LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	30	30	1180674	3538695
HOWARD SHEPPARD PROJECT GROUP LLC Sandersville, GA	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	—	1293403	3698864

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HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES 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 43 unique codes

Critical 12

Unsafe Driving 7

Hours of Service 5

Vehicle Maintenance 18

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 5

Same phone number 7

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