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Power Units
155
Drivers
155
Trailers
286
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
May 11, 2026
Out of Service
No
Howard Sheppard, Inc. is a family-owned trucking and logistics company that started in 1943. It provides transportation and warehousing services, including the hauling of crude kaolin and rock, kaolin products, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and containerized goods. The company primarily serves the southeastern United States but offers services across the continental United States. Howard Sheppard, Inc. has over 500 employees and is known for its outstanding customer service, safety record, and industry leadership in logistics.
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
2 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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5 BASICs measured
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Most recent
Jun 12, 2026 · MS
Clean rate (90d)
69%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
36
Vehicle OOS Rate
5.6%
2 of 36
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 36
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
2
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Total Crashes
71
All time
Fatalities
4
Injuries
34
Tow-Away
69
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(9.1 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
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Physical Address
SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082
Cargo Carried
Most common category
General Safety · 11% of violations
across 6 categories
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