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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4409618 · MC-1732092 · Updated Jul 23, 2026
LOUIS SHARPLES
DBA ULTIMATE TOWING & RECOVERY
3 power unitsavg 3.2 yrLocal · 2 statesMENTONE, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1732092 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.2Avg age (yr)
2018–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 23, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
USDOT registration11 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.025.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.2 yr
Model years 2018–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jul 23, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 23, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 23, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 23, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 23, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 23, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 11, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 23, 2026.
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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.
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