SIMTES TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 71 days Jun 18, 2018 → Aug 28, 2018
- Contract (Property) gap · 80 days Inactive Jun 25, 2018 → reinstated Sep 13, 2018
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SIMTES TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2820681) 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 Officer(s): SIMRET K. TESFAZGHI (Company officer); SIMON TESFAZGHI (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 71 days — Jun 18, 2018 → Aug 28, 2018 • Contract (Property) gap · 80 days — Inactive Jun 25, 2018 → reinstated Sep 13, 2018 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2820681/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 53.3% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65093 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 6, 2022
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 8 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 42 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.45% | 27.59% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SIMTES TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2820681. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 14 drivers, with 42 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 53.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
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.
SIMTES TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 29.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 288% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (12) and KY (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
29.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.4% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 5 times, 5 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,093 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 25, 2018 to Sep 13, 2018 (80 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 18, 2018 to Aug 28, 2018 (71 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Dec 21, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 37 | |
| Utility | 20 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Trailer | 2 |
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 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 2.25 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 2.16 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 8.08 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88059075 | Jun 4, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88001540 | May 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
| 87744636 | Apr 30, 2026 | OH | 2 | JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 201C-FR, 9A-LCL | No |
| 86758558 | Jan 9, 2026 | OH | 2 | JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.55D2-B | No |
| 86629234 | Dec 21, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86368465 | Nov 19, 2025 | OH | 3 | GROVE CITY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86358429 | Nov 17, 2025 | OH | 1 | CAMBRIDGE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86230966 | Oct 30, 2025 | MO | 2 | ST CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.201A-FRWC, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 85863118 | Sep 22, 2025 | TN | 3 | CHATTANOOGA TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85639923 | Aug 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24 | No |
| 85130155 | Jul 1, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84820253 | May 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | ZANESVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.16AD, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| 84553978 | May 1, 2025 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84445942 | Apr 17, 2025 | OH | 3 | LOCKBOURNE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84324314 | Apr 4, 2025 | TN | 1 | MURFREESBORO TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47D2-BLTBD | Yes |
| 84311070 | Apr 2, 2025 | OH | 3 | LOCKBOURNE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84272168 | Mar 29, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E, 392.2 | No |
| 84117778 | Mar 12, 2025 | KY | 2 | FRANKLIN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84124469 | Mar 7, 2025 | GA | 3 | LAGRANGE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 84005909 | Feb 26, 2025 | FL | 2 | LIVE OAK FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83794523 | Feb 3, 2025 | OH | 2 | PIKETON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A, 393.55D2-B | No |
| 83758825 | Jan 31, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83534100 | Jan 3, 2025 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83286166 | Nov 29, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-NORTHAMPTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.3E, 395.20BELDNV | Yes |
| 83060521 | Oct 31, 2024 | KY | 3 | LAKE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009779529 | Feb 7, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | MC940544 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 13, 2018 | MC940544-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 2, 2018 | MC940544-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0208018001 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 6, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP65102A | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2020 | Nov 6, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8425857 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2019 | Nov 6, 2020 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8425857 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8091568 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8091568 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 71 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 18, 2018 to Aug 28, 2018 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 6485949 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 6, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 6, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 10, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 28, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 5, 2018
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Nov 6, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 13, 2018
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Jun 25, 2018
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Jun 25, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 25, 2018authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 80 days (through Sep 13, 2018)
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Jun 18, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 18, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 71 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 28, 2018)
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Dec 3, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 4 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 3 | 0 |
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 2 | 0 |
| JACKSON OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| LOCKBOURNE OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| WILMINGTON OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LIVE OAK FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LAGRANGE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC940544
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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42 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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