BERRY COMPANIES INC
USDOT 60350 • DBA: WHITE STAR BERRY TRACTOR BERRY MATERIAL HANDLING KC BOBCAT BOBCAT OF NORTH TEXAS HOUSTON ATLANTA THE ROCKIES • 2402 E 37TH ST N, WICHITA, KS, 67219
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-820193 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 1102465 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 25411731260 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2015 | Jun 29, 2023 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 25411731250 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 321084 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 321084 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25411731260 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 29, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25411731250 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 1102465 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 321084 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 321084 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC820193 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 90 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 90 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (90 inspections)
Showing 50 of 90
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WORTH | N 153 NB 35W | ...235758 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Apr 1, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | S.R.6 AT S.R.61 | ...A07826 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Jul 19, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORNEY | NOT REPORTED | ...233981 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINDALE | W 15700 IH 20 HWY | ...172338 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 1000 WEST LOOP 820 | ...151302 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Jul 13, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Tulsa | 12200 E 55TH ST S | ...136879 | WHITE STAR BERRY TRACTOR BERRY MATERIAL HANDLING KC BOBCAT BOBCAT OF NORTH TEXAS HOUSTON ATLANTA THE ROCKIES |
| Feb 24, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEBSTER | 21100 IH 45 FWY | ...NZ3231 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Nov 23, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWTON | I135 | ...157057 | WHITE STAR BERRY TRACTOR BOBCAT OF HOUSTON BERRY MATERIAL HANDLING BOBCAT OF NORTH TEXAS KC BOBCAT BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES |
| Oct 10, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUGAR LAND | 12500 ALSTON RD | ...132368 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| May 18, 2022 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | K013 | ...518843 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Aug 24, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARIETTA | I-75 NB MM 265 | ...A07826 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Apr 12, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEWISVILLE | S 1900 NOT REPORTED | ...LL2140 | BERRY COMPANIES INC |
| Feb 13, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2014 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2011 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2008 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2007 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2007 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2006 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2005 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 1998 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 1995 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events