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SHARPGAS INC
DBA: Sharp Energy
Georgetown, DE
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $4,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 225304 · MC 268261
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-268261 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.8% OOS · 135 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $4,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- 135 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC268261
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy BAP1808840
ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC & GAS INS. SERVICES LTD.
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy XL5817802P
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$6,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
225304
MC Number
MC-268261
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 24, 1982
Authority Granted
March 30, 1994
Annual Mileage
2,565,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
22945 East Piney Grove Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William Hancock
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
135
Driver Inspections
80
Vehicle Inspections
126
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance51
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate15.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.8% of 81 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
18 of 83 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 88 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 88 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 88 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 88 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 16, 2024 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD47
NC17
PA16
VA12
FL7
DE3
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (68)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~68
of 242 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
38
Chassis / Incomplete
28
Straight Truck
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X4PM850858 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3G66GEC84440 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X0NM787688 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X2NM787689 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X4MM745832 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X8NM787681 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X6RM657171 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE7JDJU0518 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4GN7LED67422 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3G64EEA80927 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 68 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HN0PDA01399 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCY5EHFS1401 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFE7SHVX0223 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X2MM745831 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7XXNM787682 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X1SM700725 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X8SM700723 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International SF667 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTGSSNT7HN751769 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE38GCHE6389 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4GN7LED67419 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AY5HDB00381 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AY9HDB00383 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7AY3HDB12910 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY1FEC76410 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY3GEA15877 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY7GEA15879 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GN0PDA08581 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HN2PDA06510 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HN6PDA06509 | 1 | — |
| Ford | Straight Truck | 1FDUFGY7GEA15882 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT0GHHM2281 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFE4SHVX0227 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFE7RHVJ9069 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3CZCG5DF118196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3WRE70RF192864 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3WRE75NF143539 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3WRE79RF192944 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN05H106479 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN35H121770 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN37H452335 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAANXEH770966 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX1LD660822 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X0MM745830 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X2PM850860 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X4PM850861 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X6LM632186 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X6PM850862 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X8LM632187 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X9NM787687 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X7PM874595 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X9PM874596 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X9RM658427 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7XXSM700724 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT8GDHM2275 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE0RDUZ6675 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMMMMN0GL250298 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE32HCJA6905 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE33HCJA2104 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE33JCKG2473 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE35JCKG2474 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE36JCJM3014 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE37JCKG2475 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE38HCJA6908 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAEDE38JCJM3015 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWFG4RLVG6727 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPFM9SPVK3784 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNV7AM6R5T50234 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JV3G4S56247 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (135)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | XL00118209 | PA, PA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HN0PDA01399 |
DE CL123331 |
| August 26, 2026 | 3245C00981 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPFM9SPVK3784 |
NC VV2361 |
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 1279003276 | TOWNSEND DE | I | 3 | 1 | SHARPGAS INC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X0NM787688 |
DE CL122114 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 0530C00724 | DARLINGTON MD | I | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HN0PDA01399 |
DE CL123331 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 1883C00297 | BERLIN MD | I | 4 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X0MM745830 |
DE CL121210 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | E919616351 | UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP PA | I | — | — | SHARPGAS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X2NM787689 |
DE CL122115 |
| June 10, 2026 | 1528002445 | SMYRNA DE | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST UNKNOWN |
5KJJBWFG2RLVG6726 58352 |
DE CL123593 MD 017551X |
| June 9, 2026 | 2257C00603 | POCOMOKE CITY MD | II | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X2MM745831 |
DE CL121208 |
| April 9, 2026 | 0244C00270 | EASTON MD | II | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GY3GEA15877 |
MD 2CB1352 |
| April 1, 2026 | 2410C00851 | DARLINGTON MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFE7JDJU0518 |
DE CL120578 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SHARPGAS, INC DBA | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| MUTIPLE LOCATIONS | 1 | November 10, 2025 |
| PAUL SYREK | 1 | May 6, 2025 |
| RED ROSE | 1 | January 30, 2025 |
| LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS | 1 | January 1, 2025 |
| SHERRILYN TURCO | 1 | November 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 8, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 30, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 30, 1994 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
SHARPGAS INC
22945 EAST PINEY GROVE RD, Georgetown, DE, 19947
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