SIMMONS FOODS INC
USDOT 127523 • 490 N HICO, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR, 72761
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1094184 | ON FILE | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97602364 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2005 | Apr 15, 2006 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1094184 | REPLACED | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2018 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-L15-007179-02 | REPLACED | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2013 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ15007179025 | REPLACED | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2007 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ15007118023 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2003 | May 1, 2005 |
| ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | DXA 80 22 58 56 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 80367994 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | S 54 DPA 80140521 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1994 | Oct 19, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1094184 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-L15-007179-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1094184 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJZ15007179025 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97602364 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJZ15007118023 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 80367994 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2005 | Apr 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION | DXA 80 22 58 56 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | S 54 DPA 80140521 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2001 | Oct 19, 2001 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC281060 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2001 |
| MC281060 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 2, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC281060 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1995 | — | 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
5 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BLOOMINGTON | E 3RD ST | ...NG4068 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| May 21, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGDALE | I49 | ...NG4066 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Feb 13, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | EMPORIA | Warren | ...000091 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...NG4093 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(BENTON COUNTY) | SH102 | ...NG4074 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Jul 31, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | DECATUR | SH102 | ...JL2814 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Jan 25, 2023 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAVETTE | I49 | ...NG4082 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Dec 22, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 90 | ...JL2823 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Apr 26, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VAN BUREN | CST(SOUTH 4TH) | ...KA3982 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Apr 9, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Tulsa | I-44 (EASTBOUND) | ...JL2814 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Apr 9, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TULSA | I-44 EASTBOUND | ...JL2814 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Oct 8, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | EMPORIA | SOUTH AVENUE | ...015948 | SIMMONS FOODS INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2020 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2019 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2018 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events