Carrier profile · USDOT 4409618 · MC1732092 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Louis Sharples

DBA Ultimate Towing & Recovery · Mentone, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2025
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedDrive/Tow Away
3
Power units
1
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
1 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Registered less than two years ago.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 6 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1732092
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Trisura Specialty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
1 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4409618
MC / docket
MC-1732092
Legal name
Louis Sharples
DBA
Ultimate Towing & Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 14, 2025
Last MCS-150
Aug 11, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Louis Sharples's USDOT number?

Louis Sharples's USDOT number is 4409618 and its docket number is MC1732092.

Is Louis Sharples authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Louis Sharples's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Louis Sharples's fleet?

3 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 11, 2025.

What insurance does Louis Sharples carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Louis Sharples located?

Louis Sharples is located at 1340 Wabash Ave, Mentone, CA, 92359. Phone: (832) 493-4751.

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