THE SIMPSON GROUP INC
USDOT 451521 • 28465 BEVERLY RD STE 100, ROMULUS, MI, 48174
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-265078 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 30, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6024004 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 93006264 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2009 | Apr 15, 2006 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6024003 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG024002 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6024000 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 11, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA150067 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA150067 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6024000 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6024000 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 16, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF560906 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL650243 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2006 | May 10, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI93006264 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL650243 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3037522 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN417711 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2004 | Apr 27, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN417711 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2004 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 6300731 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 01-CG-307-350 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Apr 15, 2009 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 6300705 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPL 20000 10 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | M60 MXI 80374702 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1999 | Dec 19, 2001 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 22TP 1010031 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM02102591 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1997 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT 05500133 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 1997 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1104146 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 1993 | Jan 11, 1994 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1104146 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 1993 | Oct 25, 1993 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1104146 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 1993 | Oct 25, 1993 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6024004 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6024003 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG024002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6024000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2018 | Apr 11, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6024000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2016 | Apr 16, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA150067 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6024000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF560906 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA150067 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI93006264 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-CG-307-350 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2009 | Apr 15, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL650243 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2007 | May 10, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL650243 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3037522 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 93006264 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN417711 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2004 | Apr 27, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN417711 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP 6300731 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP 6300705 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TPL 20000 10 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | M60 MXI 80374702 | CARGO | Dec 19, 2001 | Dec 19, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 22TP 1010031 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM02102591 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT 05500133 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1104146 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 1994 | Jan 11, 1994 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1104146 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 1993 | Oct 25, 1993 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1104146 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 1993 | Oct 25, 1993 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-265078 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC265078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2015 |
| MC265078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2005 |
| MC265078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2004 |
| MC265078 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 10, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC265078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC265078 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 1993 | REVOKED | Feb 9, 1994 |
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
7 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (47 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BLOOMFIELD | US 23 | ...NR4687 | THE SIMPSON GROUP INC |
| Oct 25, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Westland | MERRIMAN | ...UN2262 | THE SIMPSON GROUP INC |
| Mar 22, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LATHRUP VILLAGE | LATHRUP | ...NR4688 | THE SIMPSON GROUP INC |
| Dec 21, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | MIDDLEBELT | ...NR4689 | THE SIMPSON GROUP INC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDFORD TWP | TELEGRAPH | ...482917 | THE SIMPSON GROUP INC |
| Sep 25, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2016 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2015 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2014 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2010 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2008 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2008 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events