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Active carrier authority since 1993 · insurance data pending · 1 prior revocation — Grade D

HOWARD SHEPPARD LLC

DOT 00092818 · MC# 133920 · SANDERSVILLE, GA

Contact
+1 (478) 552-5127jamie@howardsheppard.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
D
35 / 100

Below Average — significant concerns, proceed with caution

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
—
Operation
Interstate
Active for
32 years, 10 months
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
125
Drivers
125
Fleet size
Q
Ownership & Leadership
TREY SHEPPARDOwnerMOTUS
VICE PRESIDENT
ERIC HOLMES
VICE PRESIDENT
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-06-27
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Dec 7, 2009
Inspections · 24 mo
29
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
8
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle44.4% out-of-service · 9 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Worse than the national average
Driver0.0% out-of-service · 29 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average
Hazmat0.0% out-of-service · 1 insp
natl avg 4.4%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 08/14/2026

    Jul 15, 2026MOTUS

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Sep 10, 1993Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Jan 31, 1991Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Apr 24, 1984Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Sep 26, 1983Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Nov 25, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Oct 29, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Aug 25, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jan 30, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Nov 20, 1980Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jul 24, 1980Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Aug 22, 1979Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

Insurance data pending — not yet sourced

0/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), most recent within the last month (1 cured notice not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

-10/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a below-average vehicle out-of-service rate; a crash-free 24 months.

5/10

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Frequently Asked

Does HOWARD SHEPPARD LLC have active FMCSA authority?

HOWARD SHEPPARD LLC (DOT 00092818) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is D (35/100). They've held active authority 32 years, 10 months.

What is their insurance status?

Insurance data for HOWARD SHEPPARD LLC is still being added. Verify current coverage directly with FMCSA before dispatching.