Lamar Shepard and Sons Mulch Safety Record
DOT# 187029 · Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 · 7066739567
Legal name: Lamar Shepard Trucking Co INC
Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Lamar Shepard and Sons Mulch (DOT# 187029) in Tunnel Hill, Georgia has 20 inspections on record with 27 violations and a 5.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 27 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 20 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/11/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/11/2025 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| 07/30/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/25/2024 | AL | 0 | 1 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-SEP-24 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.