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Carrier profile · USDOT 4409618 · MC-1732092 · Updated 07/23/2026

LOUIS SHARPLES

DBA ULTIMATE TOWING & RECOVERY

3 power unitsavg 3.2 yrLocal · 2 statesMENTONE, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1732092 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.2Avg age (yr)
2018–2024 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-23

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Operating authority1 yr active
since 2025
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3.2 yr

Model years 2018–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityNew

1 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 1-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is LOUIS SHARPLES safe to work with?

Is LOUIS SHARPLES safe to load? LOUIS SHARPLES (USDOT 4409618, MC-1732092) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in MENTONE, CA, operating 3 power units and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 1 year (under the 24-month threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-23.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-23
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Frequently asked

What is LOUIS SHARPLES's USDOT number?

LOUIS SHARPLES's USDOT number is 4409618, and its motor carrier number is MC-1732092.

Is LOUIS SHARPLES authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-23, LOUIS SHARPLES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is LOUIS SHARPLES's safety record?

LOUIS SHARPLES has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 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 LOUIS SHARPLES's fleet?

LOUIS SHARPLES operates 3 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LOUIS SHARPLES based?

LOUIS SHARPLES is based in MENTONE, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.