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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 55815 · MC138314 · EIN 42-0988766 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3803 DYE ROAD, QUINCY, IL, 62305
(217) 228-6555 · JACK SHARKEY
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 33.9% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
298 / 298
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
459 / 2693
Crashes (24 mo)
25 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Gemini Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy GVE100072018 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1973 pts
Unsafe Driving375 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance337 pts
Other120 pts
Driver Fitness37 pts
Not in SMS13 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 22 | 430 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 216 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 160 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 88 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 85 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 77 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 64 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 60 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 60 |
Most inspected states
IL217
MO74
IA36
KY16
IN15
OH13
TN11
WI11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.02 | 1.03 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.39 | 0.40 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.76 | 6.78 | ≈89–93% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 39% (30 OOS) · Tires 28% (24 OOS) · Brakes 23% (15 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 46% · False log / RODS 39% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Harrison County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harrison County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% · Speeding 23% · Phone / texting 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 49 inspections, 43 violations, 8 OOS, 27 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance28 viol · 8 OOS · 65%
393.9A-LSLIWR ×3, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 393.9A-LSLI ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 35 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.07).
2. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 88 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.765).
3. Other6 viol · 14%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLL, 393.75A1
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLIWR ×3, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 396.5B-L ×2, 393.11B-CSRIGRR ×2
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Crash record — 25 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | KANSAS CITY, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2026 | OVERLAND PARK, KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/16/2026 | TEWKSBURY, MA | ✓ | ||
| 06/15/2026 | ALEXANDRIA, LA | ✓ | ||
| 05/13/2026 | SPRINGFIELD TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2026 | ROSE LAWN, IN | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2026 | FORT MADISON, IA | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2026 | BARBOURSVILLE, WV | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2026 | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/11/2026 | TROY TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 109 vehicles seen in inspections
54 truck54 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
JACK SHARKEY
Annual mileage
24.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISBRO INC | 264334 | 19 VINs | strong |
| CORE CARRIER CORP | 370419 | 12 VINs | strong |
| GENESIS TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 227483 | 6 VINs | strong |
| MACK SALES & SERVICE OF DECATUR INC | 2378851 | officer | strong |
| BURROWS PAPER CORPORATION | 387015 | mailing | medium |
| J & M COMPANY INC | 246020 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
| SHARKEY TRANSPORT SERVICES INC | 2215319 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Gemini Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GVE100072018
05/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Gemini Insurance Company
policy GVE100072018
04/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP16737A
07/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
24.1M mi reported (2024)
05/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072016
05/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Gemini Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GVE100072017
05/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy MCP16737B
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072016
05/10/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072015
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072015
04/15/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2024)
04/15/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2024)
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072014
05/13/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072013
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072013
04/18/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2022)
04/18/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2022)
05/02/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100072012
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