HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC
USDOT 3002183 • 755 WACO DR, SANDERSVILLE, GA, 31082
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-024679 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMU200122-01 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04493D | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2017 | Jun 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMU200122-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04493D | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC024679 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 |
| MC024679 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 19, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 583 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from latest 100 of 583 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS3 | 2-SLLS3 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-8A5-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (583 inspections)
Showing 50 of 583
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MONTGOMERY | I-65 | ...169812 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLACKSHEAR | HWY 84 EAST | ...154055 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Aug 7, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | I 16 E AT MILEPOST 165 | ...240269 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jul 28, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | GA 38 NEAR KENT RD | ...612015 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jul 18, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONCKS CORNER | BUSHY PARK RD | ...256569 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jul 16, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLESTON | 17 | ...237641 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jun 9, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHERAW | 1 | ...256574 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAVANNAH | DEAN FOREST RD AT AIRPORT PARK DR | ...256572 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONETTA | INTERSTATE 20 | ...488332 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jul 8, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 10 | ...658012 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| May 2, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 S MM279 NEAR ALATOONA GATEWAY | ...488328 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 20 W AT M M 39 | ...237644 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Oct 5, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 20 W AT MM 178 | ...212116 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RINCON | SR HIGHWAY 21 AT FORT HOWARD | ...212093 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jun 9, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCBEE | SEVENTH ST | ...237647 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jun 1, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STOCKBRIDGE | I 75 N AT I 675 N | ...659956 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| May 18, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | N MM351 | ...237654 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Mar 29, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | HIGHWAY 45 BYP | ...237642 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Mar 2, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...237649 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUGUSTA | MARVIN GRIFFIN RD NEAR WINESAP WAY | ...212116 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jan 20, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS | US-17 | ...609304 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Jan 3, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JESUP | SR 23 AND RAYONIER | ...279042 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Dec 22, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 16 EXIT RP E AT SR 26 | ...364222 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 N AT JONESBORO RD | ...256570 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
| Aug 29, 2022 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | GARDEN CITY | SR 21 410 FT SOUTH MINUS AVE | ...191183 | HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events