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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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W M SHEPPARD LUMBER COMPANY INC
USDOT 58641 · MC495225 · EIN 58-1184895 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
15175 US HWY 80 EAST, BROOKLET, GA, 30415
(912) 842-2197 · WILLIAM J SHEPPARD
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 80% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
14 / 7
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 319
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 55-666810-00 · eff 11/06/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate80% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance219 pts
Unsafe Driving136 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 393.118D-CDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLTFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
SC9
GA7
FL4
NC3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.42 | 5.42 | ≈56–63% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.30 | 9.37 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 Burke County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Burke County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 44% · Speeding 33% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 16 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 4 OOS · 63%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.11A1-LFTSM, 393.11A1-LHLM
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.975).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 19%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLTFC, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.065).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 13%
395.3AII, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.053).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
17 trailer14 truck
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM J SHEPPARD
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPPARD ENTERPRISES INC | 1296119 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
11/06/2024 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 55-666810-00
11/06/2024 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 10W064
07/14/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/30/2020 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1643154
06/03/2020 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1643154
06/30/2018 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1028748
06/30/2011 — Insurance replaced — ALEA NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP2010798
06/30/2011 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1028748
08/05/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/06/2020)
06/30/2004 — Insurance replaced — ALEA NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP2010798
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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