HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/187029-lamar-shepard-trucking-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
LAMAR SHEPARD TRUCKING CO INC
Doing business as LAMAR SHEPARD AND SONS MULCH
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
MC579508: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (706) 673-9567, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1597590 or MC579508.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 2 · Georgia avg 22.6%
1 of 15 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 11, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 30, 2025 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 23, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2025 | AL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Georgia average covers 65,448 vehicle and 121,709 driver inspections of all Georgia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 50.0% | 18.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 30.0% | 59.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 38371H | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 187029 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1597590, MC579508 |
| Legal name | LAMAR SHEPARD TRUCKING CO INC |
| DBA name | LAMAR SHEPARD AND SONS MULCH |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 147,983 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 10, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 30, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherMulch. Dirt
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about LAMAR SHEPARD TRUCKING CO INC
What does LAMAR SHEPARD TRUCKING CO INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for LAMAR SHEPARD TRUCKING CO INC (MC1597590, MC579508), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about LAMAR SHEPARD TRUCKING CO INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. The MCS-150 was last updated Sep 30, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking LAMAR SHEPARD TRUCKING CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 187029. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (706) 673-9567, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1597590 or MC579508, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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