Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Louis SharplesUSDOT 4409618MENTONE, CA
Carrier profile
Louis Sharples
- USDOT
- 4409618
- MC
- 1732092
DBA ULTIMATE TOWING & RECOVERY
Inspected in 2 jurisdictionsMENTONE, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
5 seen in inspections
2Trailers seen
Inspection records
3.7Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Review the scoring evidence.
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.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 8 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
5 seen in inspections
2Trailers seen
Inspection records
3.7Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
3.7 yr
Model years 2016–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
1 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2025. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
8 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
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
LOUIS SHARPLES (USDOT 4409618) 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 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 2 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 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 13, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 11, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. LOUIS SHARPLES is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is LOUIS SHARPLES's safety record?
LOUIS SHARPLES has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 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 1 power unit 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 jurisdictions.