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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 (2024): 14,476,964 miles - Reported on
Total drivers
175
Operation classifications
Auth. For Hire
Cargo Carried
Agricultural/farm supplies
Beverages
Building materials
Chemicals
Commodities dry bulk
Construction
Fresh produce
General freight
Grain, feed, hay
Household goods
Intermodal cont.
Liquids/gases
Logs, poles, beams, lumber
Machinery, large objects
Meat
Paper products
Refrigerated food
Utilities
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 maintenance25473.2728th
Unsafe driving221101.1820th
Hours of service compliance10000.126th
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%