SPERRY RAIL INC
USDOT 57950 • DBA: SPERRY RAIL SERVICE • 5 RESEARCH DRIVE, SHELTON, CT, 06484
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
57,950
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
2037914532
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
98
Drivers (MCS-150)
95
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
7,451,848
Physical Address
5 RESEARCH DRIVE, SHELTON, CT, 06484
Contact
Phone: 2037914532
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
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No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
1.15
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspections
55
Violations
36
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
1.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
98
Drivers (MCS-150)
95
Crash Records
17
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
5
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 55 of 55 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
22 states • 55 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (36 violations from 55 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(1) | 395.3(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
1.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.65vs nat'l 1.80
-1.15 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
35 total · 2.9% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
17
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
15
Crash History (17 records)
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| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OTTUMWA | IA 149 N | ...000375 | SPERRY RAIL INC |
| Apr 20, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I035 | ...016702 | SPERRY RAIL INC |
| Aug 15, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2013 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2011 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2010 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2010 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2007 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2006 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2004 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 1996 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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