Sharkey Transportation Inc
USDOT 55815 · MC-135598, MC-138314 · Quincy, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Sharkey Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Quincy, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 298 power units and 298 drivers, which ranks it #113 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 467 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 36.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 1 fatality, 23 tow-away), or 7.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sharkey Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 55815 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-135598, MC-138314 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3803 Dye Road, Quincy, IL 62305 |
| Phone | (217) 228-6555 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 55815.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 298 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,660 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 24,109,645 miles reported for 2024 – about 80,905 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 260 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 25 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Sharkey Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.0% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 97% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 79% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.7 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 86% higher than average |
| Inspections | 467 | 467 with a driver check, 186 with a vehicle check, 322 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 12, 1998) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sharkey Transportation Inc?
Sharkey Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 55815 and operating authority MC-135598, MC-138314.
How many trucks does Sharkey Transportation Inc have?
It reports 298 power units (298 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,660 trailers, with 298 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 15, 2025).
Where is Sharkey Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Quincy, Illinois 62305.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sharkey Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.