Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Billy J HarlessUSDOT 1494393SOUTH POINT, OH
Carrier profile
Billy J Harless
- USDOT
- 1494393
- MC
- 582354
DBA HARLESS TOWING
Inspected in 2 jurisdictionsSOUTH POINT, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
6Reported power
5 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
10.0Avg age (yr)
2011–2019 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.8.7% of driver inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Driver out-of-service rate above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
6Reported power
5 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
10.0Avg age (yr)
2011–2019 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
10 yr
Model years 2011–2019. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
20 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2006. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BILLY J HARLESS (USDOT 1494393) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 5, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 2 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 19, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is BILLY J HARLESS's USDOT number?
BILLY J HARLESS's USDOT number is 1494393, and its motor carrier number is MC-582354.
Is BILLY J HARLESS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. BILLY J HARLESS is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is BILLY J HARLESS's safety record?
BILLY J HARLESS has a 17.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is BILLY J HARLESS's fleet?
BILLY J HARLESS operates 6 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BILLY J HARLESS based?
BILLY J HARLESS is based in SOUTH POINT, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 jurisdictions.
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