SIMPSON TOWING INC
DBA: SIMPSON'S TOWING
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 · 32 days Aug 31, 2015 → Oct 2, 2015
- Common (Property) gap · 49 days Inactive Aug 31, 2015 → reinstated Oct 19, 2015
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SIMPSON TOWING INC (USDOT 386910) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JOAN SIMPSON (Company officer); JEFFREY SIMPSON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 32 days — Aug 31, 2015 → Oct 2, 2015 • Common (Property) gap · 49 days — Inactive Aug 31, 2015 → reinstated Oct 19, 2015 On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/386910/ As of: Jul 22, 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=49735 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceAMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 17, 2024
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC697976ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Trucks | 15 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 52 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
SIMPSON TOWING INC is a corporation based in SALISBURY, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 386910. 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 21 power units and 7 drivers, with 52 roadside inspections on file. 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.
SIMPSON TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Salisbury, MD. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 94% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (27) and NJ (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.9% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 7 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,735 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 31, 2015 to Oct 19, 2015 (49 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 31, 2015 to Oct 2, 2015 (32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 27 | 0 | 0.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.83 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 0.86 | 1 | — | 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 (52 rows) View all 52 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87768166 | May 4, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87762494 | May 4, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87532475 | Apr 4, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87532263 | Apr 4, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 87359037 | Jan 16, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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0 | — | No |
| 86349343 | Nov 10, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85865212 | Sep 24, 2025 | DE | 1 | GREENWOOD DE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85710078 | Sep 4, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85708732 | Sep 3, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85652249 | Sep 2, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85650978 | Sep 2, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85631682 | Aug 29, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85643744 | Aug 27, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85640226 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85631786 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85591466 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85478568 | Aug 13, 2025 | MD | 1 | SALISBURY MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85513478 | Aug 12, 2025 | MD | 1 | SALISBURY MD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84945829 | Jun 10, 2025 | MD | 2 | MARDELA SPRINGS MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 84190485 | Mar 21, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84088547 | Mar 10, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.95F | No |
| 84012698 | Mar 3, 2025 | DE | 3 | SMYRNA DE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83981714 | Feb 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83888267 | Feb 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | WYE MILLS MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83180722 | Nov 15, 2024 | MD | 2 | WICOMICO COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.78A-WS | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA211533200X | Nov 15, 2012 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1211949991 | Aug 30, 2012 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD1111733680 | Sep 15, 2011 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD1011733969 | Nov 14, 2010 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA5340050001 | Sep 6, 2005 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 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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| Oct 19, 2015 | MC697976-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 16, 2015 | MC697976 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Jul 29, 2015 | MC697976 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jan 19, 2010 | MC697976-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21254580002 | 34 | — | Mar 17, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21254580002 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 17, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E63443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2024 | REPLACED |
| FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | 25 CC 387737 10 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWR0002800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 13, 2015 | Mar 17, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWR0002800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 2, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWR0002800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 2, 2015 | Nov 18, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| Coverage gap — 32 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 31, 2015 to Oct 2, 2015 | ||||||
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWR0002800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0155700 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHK 2474473 | CARGO | — | Jan 19, 2010 | Aug 31, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 284327 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 7, 2009 | Mar 17, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 17, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 17, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM
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Mar 17, 2016insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Mar 4, 2016
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Nov 18, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Oct 19, 2015
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Oct 13, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Aug 31, 2015
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Aug 31, 2015insuranceNAMECHG — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 31, 2015insuranceNAMECHG — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Aug 31, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 31, 2015insurance gapCoverage gap: 32 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 2, 2015)
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Aug 31, 2015authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 49 days (through Oct 19, 2015)
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Mar 17, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 16, 2015
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Mar 17, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| VIENNA MD | MD | 10 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 3 | 0 |
| SMYRNA DE | DE | 2 | 0 |
| SALISBURY MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| WICOMICO COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| GREENWOOD DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| DORCHESTER COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| MARDELA SPRINGS MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| TALBOT COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| WYE MILLS MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC697976
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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52 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify SIMPSON TOWING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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