KAY SIMMONS INC
USDOT 1970813 • DBA: KAYS TRUCKING • 8681 SPRUIELL STREET, LEEDS, AL, 35094
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-697543 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 14, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0006202761-1 | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CA 4457638 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2009 | Jan 31, 2013 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0006202761-1 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2021 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0006202761-1 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0006202761-1 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 15, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0006202761-1 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8996209 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2020 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 4074317 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0005721797-6 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0005721797-6 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2017 | Jul 13, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAL0005721797-6 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2016 | Apr 17, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08317701 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2015 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS040903 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 5, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07536801 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2013 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 4457638 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2009 | Dec 5, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0006202761-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0006202761-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2022 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0006202761-1 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0006202761-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0006202761-1 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8996209 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 4074317 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2020 | Aug 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0005721797-6 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0005721797-6 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2017 | Jul 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CAL0005721797-6 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2017 | Apr 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08317701 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS040903 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2015 | Dec 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07536801 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 4457638 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 4457638 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-697543 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-697543 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC697543 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2022 |
| MC697543 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2021 |
| MC697543 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 3, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC697543 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2017 |
| MC697543 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2017 |
| MC697543 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 21, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 23, 2021 |
| MC697543 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2015 |
| MC697543 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2013 |
| MC697543 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2009 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2016 |
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
13 states • 79 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 79 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(i) | Driver failed to manually add CMV power unit number | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR: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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-MCF | Brakes - Hydraulic Fluid level in Master Cylinder low | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.106(c)(2) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.52(a) | 393.52(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (79 inspections)
Showing 50 of 79
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-49 | ...D16580 | KAY SIMMONS INC |
| Feb 3, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 19 NEAR AUBREY MAYS RD | ...G70720 | KAY SIMMONS INC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUSCALOOSA | E Skyland Blvd | ...318830 | KAYS TRUCKING |
| Apr 1, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5300 | I-12 | ...Z54052 | KAYS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 24, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2016 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2011 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records