Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3002183 · MC-24679 ·
Howard Sheppard Bulk LLC
155 power unitsavg 6.5 yrNational · 19 statesSANDERSVILLE, GA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-24679 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
155Power units
132 observed · MCS-150
192Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2017.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 612 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
9 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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Safety and violations
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Verification summary
HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC (USDOT 3002183) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 344 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 305 vehicle-level and 344 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 155 power units and 155 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 11, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 2, 2023 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC's USDOT number?
HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC's USDOT number is 3002183, and its motor carrier number is MC-24679.
Is HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC's safety record?
HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC has a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 612 roadside inspections, with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC's fleet?
HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC operates 155 power units and 155 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC based?
HOWARD SHEPPARD BULK LLC is based in SANDERSVILLE, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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