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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 3068234Last checked 14h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
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DOT 3068234South Point, OH

Sheldon Prentice

DBA: Prentice Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateSouth Point, OH 45680-7481

Sheldon Prentice has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 8 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameSheldon Prentice
DBAPrentice Trucking
DOT #3068234
MC #
CitySouth Point
StateOhio
ZIP45680-7481
Authority age8 yr 6 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/24/2025
Company officerSheldon Prentice
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
8
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
62.5%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
8 yr 6 mo
Since 2017

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 connections
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M4 FREIGHT LLCDOT 4500473
Shared officerActive

Location

4352 COUNTY ROAD 15, South Point, OH, 45680-7481

4352 COUNTY ROAD 15, SOUTH POINT, OH, 45680-7481Open in Maps →

Inspection history

8 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 62.5%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
62.5%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/24/2025KYLevel II01OOS
8/23/2024OHLevel II00Pass
5/21/2024KYLevel II01OOS
2/17/2026OHLevel II01OOS
9/11/2025OHLevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
8 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
8 (100%)
Driver Fitness
8 (100%)
Controlled Substances
8 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
6 (75%)·5v

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedNov 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Sheldon Prentice

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Sheldon Prentice authorized to operate?

Sheldon Prentice's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Sheldon Prentice's safety record?

Sheldon Prentice has 8 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Sheldon Prentice operate?

Sheldon Prentice operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Sheldon Prentice insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Sheldon Prentice had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Sheldon Prentice as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Sheldon Prentice?

Sheldon Prentice's DOT number is 3068234. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Sheldon Prentice Safety Record, DOT 3068234. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3068234
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"Sheldon Prentice Safety Record, DOT 3068234." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3068234
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