CHRIS SIMS TRUCKING INC
CHRIS SIMS TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Haleyville, AL. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 25.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with CANAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is on file.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 20.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHRIS SIMS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1018276) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 20.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1018276/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=323686 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
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.
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2002-03-01 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jan 1, 2024
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 25% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CHRIS SIMS TRUCKING INC had 8 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 25.0%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 6.0.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AL (3) and MS (2).
25.0% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 393.110(b)(3) (Cargo securement - logs) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Reit, and Reitnouer are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 323,686 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| Reitnouer | 6 | |
| Mckt | 2 | |
| Font | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 6.33 | 6 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88306805 | Jul 2, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.118D-CDL, 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 87825073 | May 12, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86804408 | Jan 13, 2026 | MS | 2 | BALDWYN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86370485 | Nov 20, 2025 | AL | 2 | ASHFORD AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84104610 | Mar 11, 2025 | MS | 2 | IUKA SCALE US 72 WEST |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83514437 | Jan 2, 2025 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83258073 | Nov 25, 2024 | TN | 3 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82895164 | Oct 11, 2024 | TN | 2 | WILSON ROADSIDE 227 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.124D-CCP, 393.124C-CCP | Yes |
| 82109701 | Jul 8, 2024 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.110(b)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(a) | Yes |
| 80535986 | Jan 3, 2024 | MS | 2 | ALCORN COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79978024 | Oct 5, 2023 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.45(b) | No |
| 79054869 | Jul 5, 2023 | AL | 3 | AL24 NEAR CR213 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78350884 | Apr 14, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX50IEHQE16C | Oct 3, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100947088 | Sep 8, 2015 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0008993986 | Sep 26, 2006 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC424002 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT862570001 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 862570001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03168800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 2016 | Feb 2, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03168800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 2016 | Jan 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03168800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03168800 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03168800 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Feb 10, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03168800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2008 | May 17, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 343436 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2002 | Jan 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 2, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 17, 2016insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 19, 2016insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 17, 2016insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 10, 2009insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2002
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| AL24 NEAR CR213 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ASHFORD AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| ALCORN COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| BALDWYN | MS | 1 | 0 |
| IUKA SCALE US 72 WEST | MS | 1 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| WILSON ROADSIDE 227 | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC424002
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,938 carriers served
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13 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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