SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY

USDOT 165438 • 1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH, TAMPA, FL, 33619-3555

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:None on file

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:U

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

165,438

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Florida

Phone

8136268102

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

380

Drivers (MCS-150)

410

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

5,773,720

BOC-3 Agent

#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC

Physical Address

1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH, TAMPA, FL, 33619-3555

Mailing Address

1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH, TAMPA, FL, 33619

Contact

Phone: 8136268102

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH

No insurance filings on record

This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

HIGH

1 fatal crash in last 24 months

1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

None on file

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-1651533	ACTIVE	Unknown	Unknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC1651533	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Sep 9, 2024	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

8 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

6.7%

Driver OOS %

1.1%

Power Units (MCS-150)

380

Drivers (MCS-150)

410

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 90 inspections

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 90 inspections)

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 90 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	11	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	6	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR	Inoperable required lamps	4	4	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBL	Inoperable required lamps	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	2	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106C2-C	Cargo securement - front end structure	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.28-WS	Wiring - improper/inadequate	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR	Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSML	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMT	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR: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	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:172.519	Placard does not meet specifications	1	0	—	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.60(c)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.79	Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.7%vs nat'l 23.4%

-16.7 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

1.1%vs nat'l 6.7%

-5.6 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.87vs nat'l 1.80

-0.93 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (90 inspections)

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Inspection History (90 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 31, 2026	87473810	MEDLEY FL	FL	Level 2	TADA STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.78A-WS	No
Mar 30, 2026	87456284	FREEPORT FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 30, 2026	87456176	LAKE CITY FL	FL	Level 2	FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER	4	393.11A1-LSML, 393.60C, 396.17C-PI	No
Mar 25, 2026	87416627	PUNTA GORDA FL	FL	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.78A-WS	No
Feb 19, 2026	87105750	TAMPA FL	FL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86961275	SEFFNER FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 29, 2026	86928527	SEFFNER FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 9, 2026	86760112	SANDERSON FL	FL	Level 2	DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LSLIWR	Yes
Dec 30, 2025	86688104	SUMMERFIELD FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 17, 2025	86611428	ORLANDO FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 11, 2025	86560070	BARTOW FL	FL	Level 3	STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 3, 2025	86485741	DELRAY BEACH FL	FL	Level 2	FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER	6	393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSLRR	Yes
Dec 2, 2025	86476471	DEERFIELD BEACH FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 1, 2025	86455224	PEMBROKE PINES FL	FL	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.106C2-C	Yes
Nov 7, 2025	86274062	PANAMA CITY FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 4, 2025	86240481	GOTHA FL	FL	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLSIV	No
Oct 29, 2025	86189395	GLEN SAINT MARY FL	FL	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.28-WS, 393.9B-LRLIWR	Yes
Oct 29, 2025	86201815	GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 16, 2025	86083346	DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL	FL	Level 1	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 14, 2025	86062570	STARKE FL	FL	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS	No
Oct 14, 2025	86062949	CRESTVIEW FL	FL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 13, 2025	86052849	DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL	FL	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9A-LBL	No
Sep 12, 2025	85773179	ANDERSON SC	SC	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 2, 2025	85678366	MEDLEY FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 2, 2025	85677356	CRESTVIEW FL	FL	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 22, 2025	85574395	TAMPA FL	FL	Level 2	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 19, 2025	85551174	PENSACOLA FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 19, 2025	85550526	PENSACOLA FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 6, 2025	85448368	JASPER FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 6, 2025	85449798	MEDLEY FL	FL	Level 3	FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLTL	No
Jul 18, 2025	85269937	CENTER HILL FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLSR	No
Jul 7, 2025	85183410	LIVE OAK FL	FL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 1, 2025	85127847	HIGH SPRINGS FL	FL	Level 2	DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLMF	Yes
Jun 25, 2025	85081028	OCALA FL	FL	Level 2	DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 3, 2025	84882382	SANDERSON FL	FL	Level 2	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLMF	No
Apr 11, 2025	84401258	JACKSONVILLE FL	FL	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.11B-CSLRR, 393.55C1-B, 396.3A1-BALAC	No
Mar 25, 2025	84261910	ORANGE CITY FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 21, 2025	84250024	DOUGLASVILLE GA	GA	Level 1	TADA OTHER	1	393.95A4-EEUS	No
Feb 26, 2025	84005937	ORLANDO FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 24, 2025	83990887	PORT ORANGE FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 17, 2025	83925966	LEE FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2025	83804652	PANAMA CITY FL	FL	Level 3	TADANO OTHER	0	—	No
Jan 31, 2025	83952815	WELLINGTON FL	FL	Level 1	DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER	3	396.17C-PI, 392.2SLLHOS	No
Jan 28, 2025	83754694	PANAMA CITY FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 14, 2025	83644397	COCONUT CREEK FL	FL	Level 2	OTHER SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWPB	No
Dec 16, 2024	83460194	RINGGOLD GA	GA	Level 3	MITR STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLL	No
Nov 27, 2024	83302960	MARIETTA GA	GA	Level 3	NELSON MFG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 18, 2024	83237554	VALDOSTA GA	GA	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 4, 2024	83101150	ORLANDO FL	FL	Level 2	FAUN-WERK OTHER	6	393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.17C-PI, 392.82DUMT	Yes
Oct 30, 2024	83065138	PLANT CITY FL	FL	Level 3	LINK-BELT OTHER	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

64 total · 9.4% OOS

2024-052026-03

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ORLANDO FL4 · 2 OOS

DELRAY BEACH FL2 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance45 · 7 OOS

Unsafe Driving30

Hours of Service2 · 1 OOS

Hazardous Materials1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 11 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Feb 9, 2026	FL	TOW	0	0	UNINCORPORATED	SB SR-91 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) MM 169	...068122	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Jan 30, 2025	FL	FATAL	1	1	UNINCORPORATED	JUBILEE RD	...603480	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Nov 27, 2024	GA	TOW	0	0	MARIETTA	I 75 SB NEAR DELK RD BRIDGE	...063178	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Nov 1, 2024	FL	INJURY	0	1	UNINCORPORATED	U.S. 29 (PENSACOLA BLVD)	...709803	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Oct 4, 2024	FL	TOW	0	0	POMPANO BEACH	INTERSTATE 95 SB (STATE ROAD 9)	...AM8710	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Feb 26, 2024	FL	FATAL	1	1	JACKSONVILLE	INTERSTATE 295	...645179	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Jan 29, 2024	GA	TOW	0	0	UNION CITY	I 85 near Flatshoals Road	...373669	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Jun 9, 2023	FL	TOW	0	0	TAMPA	I-275 NB	...254944	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
May 21, 2023	FL	TOW	0	0	JUPITER	S ALT A1A	...AH7381	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Mar 17, 2023	FL	TOW	0	0	PALM BAY	INTERSTATE 95 NORTHBOUND MM176	...AU1519	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Dec 22, 2022	FL	INJURY	0	3	UNINCORPORATED	SR 826 SB	...14492	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Oct 24, 2022	FL	INJURY	0	1	PEMBROKE PINES	I-75 (SR-93)	...Z97055	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Aug 10, 2022	FL	INJURY	0	1	UNINCORPORATED	SR 821	...066374	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Feb 15, 2022	FL	TOW	0	0	UNINCORPORATED	SR91 SB (FL TURNPIKE) 141MM	...AM8704	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Feb 10, 2022	FL	TOW	0	0	UNINCORPORATED	COUNTY ROAD 527 (S ORANGE AVE)	...065308	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Jan 22, 2022	FL	INJURY	0	2	LAUDERHILL	W SUNRISE BLVD	...AS3354	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Dec 27, 2021	FL	TOW	0	0	PINE CREST VILLAGE	S DIXIE HWY	...GF0631	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Dec 6, 2021	FL	TOW	0	0	MARGATE	N STATE ROAD 7	...GE9563	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Dec 6, 2021	FL	TOW	0	0	BRADENTON	SR 64 MANATEE AVE W	...AE8224	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Jun 11, 2021	FL	TOW	0	0	ORLANDO	FORT CHRISTMAS ROAD NORTH	...W53914	SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Oct 29, 2020	FL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 29, 2020	FL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Sep 25, 2020	FL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Aug 18, 2020	FL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 17, 2019	FL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—