Berry Companies INC
Wichita, KS
DBA: WHITE STAR BERRY TRACTOR BOBCAT OF HOUSTON BERRY MATERIAL HA
Profile data updated Aug 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
261
Power Units
244
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BERRY COMPANIES INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Wichita, KS, they operate a fleet of 261 power units with 59 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Berry Companies INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 255 | 0 | 0 | 255 |
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Berry Companies INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 59
MCS-150 Mileage: 5,243,968 miles (2025)
Driver Information
244
Total Drivers
59
CDL Drivers
244
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BERRY COMPANIES INC
35 trucks and 12 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ford, PJ. Equipment breakdown: 30 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 12 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 30 | 64% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 26% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 11% |
Trailers (12 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 12 |
| Pjtm | 5 |
| Diamond Ci | 1 |
| Ledwe | 1 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Towr | 1 |
| Othr | 1 |
| Ledw | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 8 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 41 ft | 3 |
| 30 ft | 2 |
| 32 ft | 2 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 14 | 30% |
| Ford | 10 | 21% |
| PJ | 5 | 11% |
| Chevrolet | 5 | 11% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 6% |
| Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | 2 | 4% |
| Monroe Towmaster | 1 | 2% |
| Ram | 1 | 2% |
| GM | 1 | 2% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 2% |
| Mclendon Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| Diamond T Trailers Mfg. Co. | 1 | 2% |
| Better Built Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 733525 | OK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| DR8063 | OK | Towr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| AIFS94 | CO | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| VTS3810 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| WPT2134 | TX | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| EVHK38 | CO | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| RXV3896 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| EES893 | GA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| XDG561 | GA | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 7743AFL | KS | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 144603 | KS | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 684608 | KS | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 668555 | KS | Pjtm SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| SDM6213 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| BF1630 | OK | Ledwe SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Feb 2026 |
| JFY8278 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| RVX1082 | TX | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 249111M | TX | Pjtm SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| NFV8730 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 94J8AK | MO | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
Plate registrations span 7 states: TX (20) · KS (8) · CO (7) · GA (5) · OK (3) · AL (2) · MO (2)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 47)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
67
Inspections
24 months
26
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.3%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | WY | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | OK | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | CO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | OK | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/26/2026 | CO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 67 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | BAP 1102465 | $1 Million | 04/01/2020 |
View Insurance History (5 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25411731260 | 04/01/2015 | 06/29/2023 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25411731250 | 04/01/2015 | 04/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 1102465 | 04/01/2020 | 04/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 321084 | 04/01/2012 | 04/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 321084 | 04/01/2013 | 04/01/2012 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 | TX | FORT WORTH, TX | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/01/2025 | GA | GA | 3 | 0 | 1 | No | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BERRY COMPANIES INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BERRY COMPANIES INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is BERRY COMPANIES INC's authority currently active?
BERRY COMPANIES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BERRY COMPANIES INC been in business?
BERRY COMPANIES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 2 months old.
Where is BERRY COMPANIES INC located?
BERRY COMPANIES INC is physically located at 2402 E 37TH ST N, WICHITA, KS 67219.
Roadside Inspection History 67 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BERRY COMPANIES INC has been inspected 67 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, CO, OK. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 6%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSR — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-16 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-09 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-06 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-16 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-04 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-07 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-21 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
20 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BERRY COMPANIES INC, of which 6 (30%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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