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Freight Carrier/shipper · Quincy, IL

SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 3803 DYE ROAD, QUINCY, IL, 62305, US
Telephone: (217) 228-6555

3803 DYE ROAD · Quincy, IL 62305

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #138314
USDOT #55815 USDOT Active

298
Power Units
298
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC is a Quincy, IL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 298 truck(s) in their fleet and 298 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-138314 and their USDOT number is 55815.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/15/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/15/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 24,109,645 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

64 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
3
Injury
18
Tow
22
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.04 37 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.45 36 Vehicle Maintenance 6.2 111 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 2

Inspection Summary

466
Total
301
Clean
165
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 121 unique codes

Critical 32

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS20× OOS×20 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on13× OOS×13 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy7× OOS×5 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 24

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time4× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number4× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD3× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 11

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns2× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 54

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured8× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC
3803 DYE ROAD
QUINCY, IL 62305

Mailing Address

SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC
P O BOX 3156
QUINCY, IL 62305

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SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 121 unique codes

Critical 32

Hours of Service 24

Unsafe Driving 11

Vehicle Maintenance 54

Locations

Location on Map

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Same phone number 3

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