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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3001601 · MC24388 · EIN 82-1314079 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
755 WACO DR, SANDERSVILLE, GA, 31082
(478) 552-5127 · MITCH SHEPPARD
41
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
175 / 175
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
145 / 769
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance437 pts
Unsafe Driving271 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance38 pts
Other24 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance15 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 150 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 140 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
GA87
SC22
AL16
TN7
NC4
FL4
MS3
US2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.30 | 1.25 | ≈15–22% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.17 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.81 | 4.81 | ≈61–65% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.18 | 0.13 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 59% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Phone / texting 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% · Other 32% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 37% (6 OOS) · Brakes 30% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (5 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 13 inspections, 16 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 1 OOS · 56%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.53B-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.608).
2. Other4 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.47E
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 19%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.975).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 392.2-SLLLR ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | SAVANNAH, GA | ✓ | ||
| 11/14/2025 | SPRINGFIELD, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/31/2025 | SANDERSVILLE, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/13/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 06/06/2025 | MACON, GA | ✓ | ||
| 03/07/2025 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/18/2024 | GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
53 trailer49 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MITCH SHEPPARD
Recordable crash rate
0.28 / MM mi
Annual mileage
14.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
175
Registered since
2017-04-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC LOGISTICS LLC | 3538695 | 13 VINs | strong |
| HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC | 3002183 | 11 VINs | strong |
| HSI LOGISTICS LLC | 2157644 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HOWARD SHEPPARD LLC | 92818 | mailing, email, phone | strong |
| HSI JAX LLC | 2794217 | email, phone, address | strong |
| AZI SUPPLY LLC | 4314810 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TEZ TRANS LLC | 4225665 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HOWARD SHEPPARD PROJECT GROUP LLC | 3698864 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
14.8M mi reported (2025)
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200131
06/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP04493D
05/06/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2019)
05/18/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/27/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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