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RAY & SHERI TRUCKING LLC
North Haven, CT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 689745 · MC 380661
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-380661 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
31.3% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC380661
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0000380
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
689745
MC Number
MC-380661
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 15, 1997
Authority Granted
May 16, 2000
Annual Mileage
982,912 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
44 Beach Street, North Haven, CT 06473
Phone
Owner / Officer
Raymond F. Walters Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
31.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%
Ranks in the 73rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | 3079004525 | CT, CT | II | 4 | — | EMPIRE EMULSIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB REMTE |
1NPXGGGG40D333809 2R9S2A7C2SC010111 |
CT 74205A CT AJ72041 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 0428000134 | CT, CT | III | 2 | 1 | RR STONE PRODUCTS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XP5DB9X1XD471016 5MC124816H5168713 |
CT 58050A ME 2683917 |
| 392.3-F | OOSFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | SPF3061735 | PERU NY | II | 12 | 2 | R & S TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB8X9TN397012 5MAPA4820KA047074 |
CT 72711A ME 5651978 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | 3063007678 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | OLDCASTLE APG | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X8BS195089 |
CT 80799A |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | 3091006399 | BRANFORD, CT | III | 1 | — | RAY & SHERI TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X1XD471016 |
CT 58050A |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 1366000481 | ALBANY GA | III | 7 | — | ELMORE SAND & GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAILSTAR |
1NPXGGGG40D266936 4T9FC40BXH1110627 |
CT 76987A ME 2683932 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 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 | Hours | ||||||||
| October 30, 2025 | 6162003803 | VALPARAISO IN | III | 1 | — | ADVANCED TESTING SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1NPXGGGG40D266936 5MC244821DK016230 |
CT 76987A ME 2683927 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | CY00003963 | H-CHELMSFORD, MA | II | 5 | 1 | KOGUT NURSERY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XP5DB9X11D561015 1UYVS2485WC458847 |
CT 65374A ME 2683936 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | 1224000086 | VALDOSTA GA | III | — | — | STRATEGIC MATERIAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAILSTAR |
1XPXD49X7GD336272 4T9FC40BXH1110627 |
CT 75931A ME 2683932 |
| July 10, 2025 | SPD3060847 | TULLY NY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X11D561015 5MAPA4829BA020245 |
CT 65374A ME 2683923 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED TESTING SYSTEMS | 2 | October 30, 2025 |
| EMPIRE EMULSIONS | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| RR STONE PRODUCTS LLC | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| R & S TRUCKING | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| OLDCASTLE APG | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| ELMORE SAND & GRAVEL | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| KOGUT NURSERY LLC | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| STRATEGIC MATERIAL | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| BLAKSLEE | 1 | March 18, 2025 |
| FRANKLIN IRON | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| IMERYS | 1 | January 14, 2025 |
| METAL CUTTING SPECIALIST | 1 | August 9, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Slush |
| January 3, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT6
NY5
GA3
IN2
AL1
KY1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Semi-trailer
8
Flatbed
5
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailstar | Semi-trailer | 4T9FC40BXH1110627 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X9TN397012 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1XD471016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7GD336272 | 3 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D266936 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D333809 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X11D561015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9MD761021 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830961536077 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H4P04322GF050603 | 1 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reit | — | 1RND48A23LR051216 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A25JR043398 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1T9HB4227FS588246 | 1 | 1 |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2485WC458847 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CG241011 | 1 | — |
| 1981 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X8BS195089 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X77N673817 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X42N578984 | 1 | 1 |
| Remte | Semi-trailer | 2R9S2A7C2SC010111 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 2S9DA524XPM119660 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4820KA047074 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4829BA020245 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124816H5168713 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125317M3200779 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MC244821DK016230 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 19, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 19, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 15, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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