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Carrier profile · USDOT 3001601 · MC-24388 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
175 power unitsavg 7.2 yrMulti-region · 8 statesSANDERSVILLE, GA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-24388 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
175Power units
98 observed · MCS-150
124Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration99 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo26.226.2 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.2 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
9 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC (USDOT 3001601) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 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 as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 139 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 42 vehicle-level and 139 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 175 power units and 175 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 11, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 3, 2023 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC's USDOT number?
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC's USDOT number is 3001601, and its motor carrier number is MC-24388.
Is HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC's safety record?
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC has a 26.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 189 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC's fleet?
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC operates 175 power units and 175 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC based?
HOWARD SHEPPARD CONTAINER SERVICES LLC is based in SANDERSVILLE, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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