Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Reliable Partner for Trucking and Logistics Solutions
Howard Sheppard, Inc. is a family-owned transportation and logistics company with over 80 years of experience serving the southeastern United States. Founded in 1943 as a rock and sand hauling operation, we have grown into a trusted industry leader with a fleet of over 500 employees. Our core services include transporting kaolin, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and containerized freight across 48 continental states. We prioritize customer service by listening to client needs and delivering tailored solutions. Our safety record and commitment to innovation have solidified our reputation as the oldest and largest carrier in the kaolin industry. With strategically located terminals in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, we combine regional expertise with national reach.Our diversified divisions handle crude materials, chemical transport, and container logistics while maintaining 24/7 security at key facilities. We invest in modern equipment and technology to ensure efficient operations, including refrigerated container handling and intermodal transload services. Our team of experienced professionals provides dispatch support and fleet management to meet complex shipping demands. As a family-owned business, we remain dedicated to the values of integrity, reliability, and partnership that have driven our success since 1943.
Services
Crude Division
Container Division
Chemical Division
Container Storage
Warehouse & Storage
Truck Brokerage
Details
- Year established: 1943
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1943 with 80+ years of industry experience
- 500+ employees serving 48 continental United States
- Industry leader in kaolin transportation since inception
- Strategic terminals in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida
- 24/7 security at key warehousing and container facilities
What people say
Treat drivers with respect
Well-maintained trucks
Good pay
Industry leader
Dedicated service
Services
Crude Division
Specialized hauling of crude kaolin from mine sites to processing facilities. Operates dump trucks and heavy equipment across Georgia. Services include transporting raw clay for industrial applications. Maintains terminals in Sandersville, Jeffersonville, and Andersonville with full maintenance facilities.
Container Division
Provides container transport between ports and inland destinations. Operates at Savannah and Charleston ports with specialized chassis for overweight containers. Offers refrigerated container handling and container pool management. Serves southeastern states with focus on import/export logistics.
Chemical Division
Transports liquid and dry bulk chemicals in specialized tank trailers. Handles hazardous materials with stainless steel insulated tanks. Services include sodium silicate and industrial chemical transport. Operates regional routes from Georgia terminals with dispatch tracking technology.
Warehouse & Storage
25,000 sq ft warehousing facility in Sandersville, GA. Provides secure storage and load staging for kaolin industry clients. Features 24-hour surveillance and perimeter fencing. Offers loading services for customer pickups with competitive storage rates.
Truck Brokerage
Connects shippers with carriers for expanded capacity. Supports container and chemical divisions through partner networks. Provides logistics expertise for complex shipping needs. Offers equipment sourcing and route optimization services.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in kaolin transport, chemical logistics, and containerized freight with 80 years of experience serving the mining, chemical, and port industries.
Which states do you serve?
We operate in 48 continental states with primary terminals in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. Our network covers the southeastern US and extends to Midwest states.
What safety certifications do you hold?
While not explicitly stated, our 80-year history emphasizes safety through maintained equipment, trained personnel, and secure facilities across all operations.
Do you offer specialized equipment?
Yes, we provide refrigerated container handling, tri-axle chassis for overweight containers, and specialized tank trailers for liquid/dry bulk chemicals and kaolin products.
What makes your company different?
As the oldest and largest kaolin industry carrier, we combine family-owned values with modern logistics solutions and 24/7 security at key facilities.
