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SIMS ARG INC

USDOT 3787086 • 15000 SOUTHLAWN LANE, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,787,086
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Maryland
Phone
6304736041
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
MCS-150 Mileage
264,440
BOC-3 Agent
#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
Physical Address
15000 SOUTHLAWN LANE, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850
Contact
Phone: 6304736041

Risk Signals1 flagged

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

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

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-1379709ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

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)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1379709MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 28, 2022—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
16%

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

Inspections
64
Violations
36
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.4%
Driver OOS %
1.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

3
May
4
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
5
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 64 of 64 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 64 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (36 violations from 64 inspections)

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 64 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STYCISWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.134(b)(3)Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.1 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.56vs nat'l 1.80
-1.24 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 (64 inspections)

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Inspection History (64 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687455844CLARKSBURG MDMDLevel 2STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWG3No
Mar 30, 202687455141ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 24, 202687389416ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Mar 18, 202687337179CLARKSBURG MDMDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 5, 202686984201ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 3, 202586483995ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 19, 202586432517VIENNA MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 12, 202586356575ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 21, 202586119787I83 NB MM 33 NEWBERRY TWP - I8PALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 16, 202586091501ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 14, 202586063585SYKESVILLE MDMDLevel 2STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 8, 202586011462COLLEGE PARK MDMDLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 1, 202585946082ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 8, 202585756330BALTIMORE MDMDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 13, 202585480039COLLEGE PARK MDMDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 1, 202585136739SYKESVILLE MDMDLevel 1KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TB2-DOTNo
Jun 25, 202585096520CHESTER MDMDLevel 2KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS3, 393.95A1No
Jun 23, 202585036062SYKESVILLE MDMDLevel 1STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Jun 11, 202584968412ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 16, 202584710527CLARKSBURG MDMDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 24, 202584510694CLARKSBURG MDMDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Apr 21, 202584460921CLARKSBURG MDMDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 16, 202584414471CLARKSBURG MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 26, 202584226523I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.47E, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Mar 5, 202584037228I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2STLG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 4, 202584024293NORTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILITMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 5, 202583786614RT 50 @ VIENNA SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 16, 202483401202I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 14, 202483154421I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 1STLG STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.209D-STYCISYes
Nov 4, 202483090814FREDERICK COUNTYMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 16, 202482918301RT 50 @ VIENNA SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 11, 202482886628ST. MARY'S COUNTYMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 12, 202482641618I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 20, 202482444741I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Jun 13, 202481981166I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 13, 202481863153CARROLL COUNTYMDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a), 393.78No
Jun 11, 202481839550I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 1STLG STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.209(d)Yes
Jun 7, 202481813612I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 30, 202481746357I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 3STLG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 21, 202481670134BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 2, 202481506118BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 12, 202481348367I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 26, 202480947139I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 1STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45(d)No
Feb 9, 202480824025WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 26, 202480693326PARK & RIDE SCALE I-95 @ I-495MDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 15, 202380400688I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 2JMH SEMI-TRAILER1391.11(b)(4)Yes
Nov 27, 202380234218PARK & RIDE SCALE I-95 @ I-495MDLevel 2STLG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 31, 202380047865BALTIMORE COUNTYMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.134(b)(3)Yes
Oct 24, 202379990202I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 28, 202379779803I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

41 total · 7.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUS8 · 2 OOS
ANNAPOLIS MD8
CLARKSBURG MD6
I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE6 · 1 OOS
I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)5 · 1 OOS
I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE3
SYKESVILLE MD3
BALTIMORE CITY2

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 21, 2024MDTOW00—IS 695 - BALTO BELTWAY (OUTER LOOP)...127375SIMS ARG INC
May 29, 2024VATOW00—I-495 NORTH...127375SIMS ARG INC

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 21, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 29, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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