Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
298 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 55815 · MC-135598
SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC
298 power unitsavg 10.1 yrNational · 30 statesQUINCY, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-135598 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
298Power units
231 observed · MCS-150
384Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-24
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo35.035.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2222
21 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.1 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
AI readFull read
Is SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?
Is SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 55815, MC-135598) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in QUINCY, IL, operating 298 power units and 298 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 703 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 35.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-24.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-24
STSHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC 74
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Safety
703 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 35.0% (24-mo)183 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.4% (24-mo)469 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
16.8% now● Stable
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 298-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 298
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 469
- Annualized
- ≈235 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.8 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving194
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance97 · 40 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance46 · 11 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance44 · 35 OOS
- 393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance26
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance23
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance22
- 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance18
- 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance16
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance14
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$5M BIPD · 9 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+11 earlier
Gemini · 09–12
Protective · 12–16
Protective · 12–16
Gemini · 13–20
Great West · 15–26
Gemini · 15–25
19832015
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
17 insurer eras · collapsed from 39 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2026 → May 2015 | $5M | 1 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2015 → May 2025 | $5M | 10 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | May 2015 → Apr 2026 | $5M | 1 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2013 → Jun 2020 | $5M | 3 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | May 2012 → Jul 2013 | $5M | 1 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2012 → May 2012 | $5M | 1 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | May 2012 → Jun 2016 | $750k | 2 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2012 → May 2013 | $5M | 1 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | May 2012 → Jul 2016 | $750k | 2 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2009 → May 2012 | $5M | 5 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2008 → May 2009 | $5M | 2 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | May 2001 → Mar 2008 | $5M | 1 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | May 2001 → May 2001 | $5M | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | May 2000 → Jun 2012 | $5M | 2 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | May 1997 → May 2000 | $5M | 2 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | May 1991 → Jun 2001 | $5M | 3 |
| INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | Apr 1983 → May 2012 | $750k | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 298
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 231
- Trailers (towed)
- 384
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2000
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 30 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed2929
US statesInspections · 24 mo468468
IL busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
QUINCY, IL
Top corridor
IL
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 12 trucks also ran under 4 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 264334USDOT 370419USDOT 320418USDOT 227483Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (100 trucks · 18 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 2200247USDOT 2820179USDOT 4173312USDOT 227483USDOT 370419USDOT 264334USDOT 150617USDOT 916414
Shares a company officer with other carriers
jack sharkey — 2 carriers: USDOT 2378851
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)298298
Observed (24 mo)231231
Shared w/ other carriers100100
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 3803 DYE ROAD, QUINCY, IL, 62305
- Mailing address
- P O BOX 3156, QUINCY, IL, 62305
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (217) 228-6555
- —
Registration
- Officers
- Jack Sharkey · Brent Stacy
- USDOT / docket
- 55815 · MC-135598
- First registered
- 06/01/1974
- Last MCS-150
- 07/15/2025 · 24,109,645 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 06/12/1998
- D-U-N-S
- 61043741
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
—CDL drivers
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 55815, and its motor carrier number is MC-135598.
Is SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-24, SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC has a 35.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 703 roadside inspections, with 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC operates 298 power units and 298 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC based?
SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC is based in QUINCY, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 30 states.