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RUSSELL L SHARPE SR
DBA: Sharpes Septic Tank & Well Drilling
Gaston, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2209902
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
69.2% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
69.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 90.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2209902
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 14, 2011
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 2011
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2010)
Contact Information
Location
Gaston, SC
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
69.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
90.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 98th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate90.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (69.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMAANXCJ581594 | 3 | 3 OOS |
| December 23, 2025 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2MDBAB7NS070619 | 1 | Passed |
| October 2, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPSL70X4JD468323 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| September 15, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2P267C0VM029666 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 13, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2P267C0VM029666 | 3 | Passed |
| July 29, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2P267C0VM029666 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| June 18, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | CUSTOM SCO · 1HTMMAANXCJ581594 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| May 16, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPSL70X4JD468323 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 28, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | CUSTOM SCO · 1HTMMAANXCJ581594 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 26, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2MDBAB7NS070619 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| November 25, 2024 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2MDBAB7NS070619 | 1 | Passed |
| September 24, 2024 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPSL70X4JD468323 | 5 | 2 OOS |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC14
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Tra | — | 10HHTD1D841000157 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAANXCJ581594 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 Mack MD | Truck · Class 7 | 1M2MDBAB7NS070619 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C0VM029666 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSL70X4JD468323 | 3 | 3 |
| Kaufman | — | 5VGAP2525ML010992 | 3 | 3 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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