HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/55815-sharkey-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.4% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
MC138314: Motor carrier active
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (217) 228-6555, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC135598 or MC138314.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC135598 | — | Gemini Insurance Company Policy GVE100072018 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC135598 | — | Gemini Insurance Company Policy GVE100072018 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC135598 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP16737A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2015 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC138314 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP16737B · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 27, 2016 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC135598 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Gemini Insurance Company Policy GVE100072017 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | May 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
67 of 184 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 468 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | KS | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
322 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 84 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 441 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 232 | 81 | 72.0% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 47 | 1 | 14.6% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | 12.4% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 0.9% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 21 | 21 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 15 | 15 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 10 | 0 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 8 | 5 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 8 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 6 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Dwight Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Overland Park, KS | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tewksbury, MA | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2026 | Springfield Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2026 | Rose Lawn, IN | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2026 | Fort Madison, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Barboursville, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Sandy Springs, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Troy Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 55815 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC135598, MC138314 |
| Legal name | SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 298 |
| Drivers | 298 |
| Annual mileage | 24,109,645 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 12, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 15, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC
What does SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC135598: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire). MC138314: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 55815. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (217) 228-6555, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC135598 or MC138314, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (217) 228-6555
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS TRANSPORTATION CO INC Carrier |
Cape Girardeau, MO | 227483 | MC165773 | 30 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| J & M COMPANY INC Carrier |
Quincy, IL | 246020 | MC172674 | 5 | Active Current · Motus |
| SHARKEY TRANSPORT SERVICES INC Broker |
Quincy, IL | 2215319 | MC244150 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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