Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3562732 · MC-1197194 ·
Sherpa Brothers LLC
3 power unitsavg 8.8 yrRegional · 4 statesDES MOINES, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1197194 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
2011–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2021.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 13 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.8 yr
Model years 2011–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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
SHERPA BROTHERS LLC (USDOT 3562732) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load 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 GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 5, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% 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 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 5, 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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Frequently asked
What is SHERPA BROTHERS LLC's USDOT number?
SHERPA BROTHERS LLC's USDOT number is 3562732, and its motor carrier number is MC-1197194.
Is SHERPA BROTHERS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. SHERPA BROTHERS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHERPA BROTHERS LLC's safety record?
SHERPA BROTHERS LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHERPA BROTHERS LLC's fleet?
SHERPA BROTHERS LLC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHERPA BROTHERS LLC based?
SHERPA BROTHERS LLC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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