SEWARD SAND & GRAVEL INC

USDOT 841289 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Conditional rated Company officer: JUSTIN SOKOLOWSKI Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Machinery / Large Objects Other (SAND, GRAVEL, STONE) Based in ONEONTA, NY
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Dec 21, 2017
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 14.3% vs peer 12.5% Details →
  • 1 fatality on crash record 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — SEWARD SAND & GRAVEL INC (USDOT 841289)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 14.3% vs peer 12.5%
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/841289/
As of: Jul 30, 2026
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TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 14.3% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=58217 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 841289
In FMCSA records since Nov 26, 1999 (~26y)
MC / docket MC362742
Entity CORPORATION
Company officer JUSTIN SOKOLOWSKI
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Other (SAND, GRAVEL, STONE)
Fleet size 16 units
Drivers 11
Annual mileage 376,477 mi
Contact & address
Physical
532 CO HWY 58
ONEONTA, NY 13820
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 841289
In FMCSA records since Nov 26, 1999 (~26y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 376,477 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3% vs 23.4% -9.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 8 0 0
Trucks 10 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 20%
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
16
Drivers
11
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
10
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SEWARD SAND & GRAVEL INC is a corporation based in ONEONTA, NY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 841289. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 11 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

SEWARD SAND & GRAVEL INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Oneonta, NY. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in NY (5 stops).

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Peterbilt, International, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 58,217 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 58,217 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
14.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 58,217 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-01

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 York (NY) 5 1 20.0% Jan 12, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 3
Fontaine 2
International 2
Kenworth 1
Trailstar 1
Western Star 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 27, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 27, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 27, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 27, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 5.36 5 Jul 27, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86830276 Jan 12, 2026 NY 2 UNADILLA NY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LIL Yes
85731014 Sep 3, 2025 NY 2 UNADILLA NY
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
83670028 Jan 17, 2025 NY 2 CANAJOHARIE NY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLUCR No
83483169 Dec 20, 2024 NY 2 DAVENPORT NY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2WG No
82343659 Aug 8, 2024 NY 2 ny-groveland-(sb)
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9(a), 392.2 No
81872593 Jun 13, 2024 NY 2 RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81394220 Apr 17, 2024 NY 2 ny-nichols-(eb)
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NY3953623400 Oct 5, 2022 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY3706513500 Jan 3, 2018 NY 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0176204388 Dec 29, 2017 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
NYSP23953380 Apr 21, 2016 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NYSP20916840 May 11, 2015 NY 0 2 Yes No Injury
NY3530551200 Jun 24, 2014 NY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NY3495814400 Oct 12, 2013 NY 0 1 No No Injury
NYSP07998190 Jul 23, 2010 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY3344246800 Jan 20, 2010 NY 1 0 Yes No Fatal
NYSP05143960 Feb 4, 2009 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OJ756186 91X $750,000 Dec 21, 2017 On file ACTIVE
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT P-810-1408C493-TCT-09 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2009 Dec 21, 2017 REPLACED
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. QT-660-3080B317-COF-08 CARGO Feb 1, 2008 Jan 20, 2018 CANCELLED
BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY BA 00 88 31 BIPD/Primary Oct 27, 2004 Feb 1, 2009 REPLACED
BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY BA 00 88 31 BIPD/Primary Oct 27, 2004 Dec 10, 2009 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-717X512-2-TIL-01 CARGO Feb 1, 2001 Feb 1, 2008 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-717X512-2-TIL-01 CARGO Feb 1, 2001 Dec 5, 2008 CANCELLED
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2023161419 BIPD Feb 1, 2000 Nov 4, 2004 CANCELLED
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2023161419 CARGO Feb 1, 2000 Feb 1, 2001 REPLACED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT 646.887-00 CARGO Aug 16, 1999 May 4, 2000 CANCELLED
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 3ML10323400 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 1999 Mar 16, 2000 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 22, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Jan 20, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  3. Dec 21, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  4. Dec 10, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Nov 20, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Feb 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 5, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  8. Nov 19, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Feb 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Nov 9, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Nov 4, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Feb 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Jun 29, 2000
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Jun 6, 2000
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. May 4, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  16. Mar 16, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Mar 16, 2000
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
UNADILLA NY NY 2 1
CANAJOHARIE NY NY 1 0
DAVENPORT NY NY 1 0
RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY NY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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