HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 46 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC (USDOT 3001601) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 46 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY · 82 • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3001601/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active insurance rows exist, but BIPD/Primary match is unclear — verify on L&I.
Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 23.7% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=5205 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 1, 2021
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC024388ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 175 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 600 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 46 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 183 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.6% | 7.2% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in SANDERSVILLE, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3001601. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 175 power units and 175 drivers, with 183 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC is a large fleet, operating 175 power units and 175 drivers, based in Sandersville, GA. Across 124 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.1% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
124 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 153% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (76) and SC (19), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (46.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS3 (Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 175 power units (large fleet) and 175 drivers; Volvo, Unknown, and Chassis ki are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 5,205 ACTIVE carriers operating 87–263 power units (±50% of this carrier's 175 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 75 | 4 | 5.3% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 20 | 2 | 10.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | May 4, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 4.08 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (183 rows) View all 183 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88267994 | Jun 26, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88188485 | Jun 19, 2026 | SC | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87999644 | May 27, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87999568 | May 27, 2026 | GA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87943834 | May 21, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87762508 | May 4, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87722082 | Apr 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | AIKEN SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87718452 | Apr 27, 2026 | GA | 3 | POOLER GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87657692 | Apr 23, 2026 | AL | 3 | HEFLIN AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87549482 | Apr 8, 2026 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87531327 | Apr 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | POOLER GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87404576 | Mar 23, 2026 | GA | 3 | WARWICK GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87296433 | Mar 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87293501 | Mar 12, 2026 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87124762 | Feb 23, 2026 | AL | 3 | ALEXANDRIA AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87113326 | Feb 23, 2026 | AL | 3 | DOTHAN AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24 | No |
| 87083869 | Feb 16, 2026 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87048077 | Feb 11, 2026 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 87038584 | Feb 10, 2026 | GA | 3 | HADDOCK GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | No |
| 86985946 | Feb 5, 2026 | GA | 1 | GROVETOWN GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86931111 | Jan 30, 2026 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86928050 | Jan 28, 2026 | GA | 3 | FORSYTH GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86885201 | Jan 22, 2026 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86872421 | Jan 20, 2026 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86811157 | Jan 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | YULEE FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010124142 | Nov 14, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009995731 | Jul 31, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009935423 | Jun 13, 2025 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009930671 | Jun 6, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009822617 | Mar 7, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009680836 | Nov 18, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009292731 | Jan 5, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009203398 | Oct 24, 2023 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8960514103 | Jul 25, 2023 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009060694 | Jun 28, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008962082 | Apr 6, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008814857 | Dec 7, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008794777 | Nov 21, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008756654 | Oct 26, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8339506202 | Sep 11, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| GA0008682680 | Aug 30, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008658397 | Aug 17, 2022 | GA | 3 | 5 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AL0002682993 | Aug 5, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008641605 | Aug 2, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008634689 | Jul 29, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008541821 | May 17, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002639580 | Apr 13, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008468538 | Mar 22, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008454384 | Mar 8, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008380020 | Jan 5, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200145 | 82 | — | Jun 1, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200131 | BIPD | — | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04493D | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2017 | Jun 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBROKE GA | GA | 32 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 6 | 0 |
| HARLEYVILLE SC | SC | 6 | 0 |
| HEFLIN AL | AL | 4 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 4 | 0 |
| SANDERSVILLE GA | GA | 4 | 0 |
| YULEE FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| FORSYTH GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| ALLENDALE SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC024388
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
82 policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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183 inspections
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46 reportable crashes
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