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HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC

Overview

  • FMCSA Authority status Active since
  • USDOT3001601
  • DocketMC24388
  • Carrier operationInterstate
About
In 1943 Howard Sheppard, Inc. started hauling crude kaolin for the clay industry. Since that beginning, we have grown into a transportation, warehouse and logistics expert with over 500 employees. In addition to serving the Southeast, we also haul kaolin (liquid, dry, and bagged) products, sodium silicate, chemicals, concrete beams/pilings, and dry van freight to all 48 states.
Fleet information
MCS-150 Mileage (2023): 14,752,173 miles - Reported on
Total drivers
178
Operation classifications
Auth. For Hire
Cargo Carried
General freight
Household goods
Logs, poles, beams, lumber
Building materials
Machinery, large objects
Fresh produce
Liquids/gases
Intermodal cont.
Grain, feed, hay
Meat
Chemicals
Commodities dry bulk
Refrigerated food
Beverages
Paper products
Agricultural/farm supplies
Construction
Operating area
This map highlights states where the company is likely driving, based on truck inspection data from the FMCSA.
Headquarters
Operating area

Inspections & safety

Inspections & safety violations
Total Severe Out of service
Measure
Percentile
Vehicle maintenance25473.2727th
Unsafe driving221101.1819th
Hours of service compliance10000.125th
Driver fitness00000th
Controlled substances00000th
Accident report
Last 6 months 6-12 months ago 12-24 months ago Total
Fatalities0000
Injuries0055
Tow-away1146
Crash reports1146
Inspections
Inspections OOS inspections OOS percentage National average
Driver9300.00%9.88%
Vehicle30620.00%27.42%