SPERRY RAIL INC
DBA: SPERRY RAIL SERVICE
Joins 37 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 25, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- 2 fatalities on crash record 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — SPERRY RAIL INC (USDOT 57950) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/57950/ As of: Oct 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 57950
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: WILLIAM SHEA
Company officer 2: ROBERT KARSCHNIA
Other (RAIL TEST EQUIPMENT)
Based in SHELTON, CT
FMCSA census as of Oct 25, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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A
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1% (better). Vehicle OOS 4% vs peer median 16% (better). n=3983 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Power Units +127 (98 → 225) · Oct 8, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −9 (95 → 86) · Oct 8, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Company officer 2 WILLIAM SHEA → ROBERT KARSCHNIA · Oct 8, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Company officer ROBERT KARSCHNIA → WILLIAM SHEA · Oct 8, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
57950
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
WILLIAM SHEA
Company officer 2
ROBERT KARSCHNIA
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (RAIL TEST EQUIPMENT)
Fleet size
225 units
Drivers
86
Annual mileage
7,451,848 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (203) 791-4532
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5 RESEARCH DRIVE
SHELTON, CT 06484
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
57950
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
7,451,848 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.0%
vs
23.4%
-19.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.51
vs
1.80
-1.29
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 98 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 65 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 2.7% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
225
Drivers
86
Inspections
65
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
4.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
17 all-time
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,983 ACTIVE carriers operating 112–338 power units (±50% of this carrier's 225 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 3,983 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
4%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16%
Median across 3,983 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -12 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 4 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 2 officer changes
Record Changes
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Company officer 2 WILLIAM SHEA ROBERT KARSCHNIAFMCSA Company Census
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Company officer ROBERT KARSCHNIA WILLIAM SHEAFMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 95 86FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 98 225FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (28 months)
2023-12
2026-09
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 23, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (65 rows) View all 65 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88981433 | Sep 10, 2026 | WI | 3 | STEVENS POINT WI | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 88870507 | Sep 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | PRESTONSBURG KY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88782913 | Aug 24, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 88774735 | Aug 23, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88725183 | Aug 18, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88100803 | Jun 10, 2026 | MT | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 88121544 | Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88026585 | Jun 1, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87641388 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87628638 | Apr 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87462194 | Mar 30, 2026 | NM | 3 | DES MOINES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87406322 | Mar 25, 2026 | MT | 3 | SACO MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87133456 | Feb 23, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86971589 | Feb 4, 2026 | CO | 1 | TRINIDAD CO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
| 86966782 | Feb 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | il-016---marion---i-57-n/b |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9, 393.45D | No |
| 86825644 | Jan 16, 2026 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86777988 | Jan 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86604784 | Dec 17, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-sedgwick-county---173 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86474759 | Dec 4, 2025 | WV | 3 | MORGANTOWN WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86361724 | Nov 18, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21(b) | No |
| 86283960 | Nov 10, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 383.71H | No |
| 86204305 | Oct 29, 2025 | FL | 3 | STARKE FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86099185 | Oct 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85621597 | Aug 28, 2025 | OK | 2 | ok-c.r.-ew-21 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85284031 | Jul 17, 2025 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2601530891 | Feb 25, 2026 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KS2025E29821 | Apr 20, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP32092640 | Aug 15, 2018 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0186013779 | Jan 23, 2018 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006058958 | Dec 27, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3651606410 | Mar 30, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902515458 | Sep 4, 2015 | IN | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0071338599 | Aug 12, 2013 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0013028325 | Aug 8, 2013 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0121595143 | May 26, 2012 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070958898 | Jan 25, 2011 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WV000022334A | Feb 1, 2010 | WV | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WV000021069A | Feb 1, 2010 | WV | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| IA2007204722 | Jan 29, 2007 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX2453971001 | Jul 27, 2006 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA4159019301 | Mar 15, 2004 | GA | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| SC096128099A | Nov 8, 1996 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| STARKE FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD POE NB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| COCOA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I-4 SEFFNER SCALE-WEST | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 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) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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