Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 165438)

SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY

U.S. DOT#: 165438

Address: 1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH
TAMPA, FL 33619-3555
Number of Vehicles: 380
Number of Drivers: 410
Number of Inspections: 60

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/30/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

UNSATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 05/05/1989)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	23.1	23.2
Driver	1.6	6.4
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/30/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-1651533
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.11 Measure	Not Public	0.10 Measure	5.21 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 308.7 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 60 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 25 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 14 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 60 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 60 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 35


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2SLIMPT	State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.82DUMT	Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
395.22H4-ELDBRODS	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
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 Time:	1	1	7	HOS Compliance
392.2-SLLMF	State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective.	3	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.106C2-C	Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting.	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.28-WS	Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B	Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c)	Windshield - Damaged or Discolored	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative.	3	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.	2	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9B-LRLIWR	Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 60


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

12/17/2025	FL1771003222	FL	GFS416	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/11/2025	FL2308002583	FL	GDQ654	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/3/2025	FL3857004227	FL	GBT197	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
12/2/2025	FL1949003290	FL	GFM315	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/1/2025	FL2566001384	FL	GFS470	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.106C2-C Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
11/7/2025	FL4258001421	FL	P1010D	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/4/2025	FL2148003688	FL	GB2308	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
10/29/2025	FL1932005012	FL	GDQ652	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.28-WS Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9B-LRLIWR Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
10/29/2025	FL2377002120	FL	GDQ648	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/16/2025	FL3964003752	FL	45BDIM	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/14/2025	FL2426004530	FL	GFS477	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
10/14/2025	FL3701006912	FL	RQZW51	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/13/2025	FL3964003729	FL	RQZW51	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
9/12/2025	SC0343003693	SC	GFM306	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/2/2025	FL3706008554	FL	43BDIM	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/2/2025	FL4035001054	FL	GA9733	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/22/2025	FL3108006306	FL	GB2307	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/19/2025	FL2883003486	FL	P0070D	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/19/2025	FL2883003485	FL	P0472H	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/6/2025	FL3252000745	FL	GA9718	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/6/2025	FL3195009198	FL	GFI146	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/18/2025	FL4895001152	FL	GEN433	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
7/7/2025	FL3725001024	FL	GA9731	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/1/2025	FL2217008199	FL	GFM309	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective						1
6/25/2025	FL3600001083	FL	GGL165	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/3/2025	FL3414008741	FL	GA6048	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective						1
4/11/2025	FL3414008612	FL	GEM411	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993						3
3/25/2025	FL1847003678	FL	GA9706	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/21/2025	GA1265000959	GA	MIY70K	FL	OTHER		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
2/26/2025	FL2737002052	FL	GA6040	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/24/2025	FL1847003625	FL	GEM423	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/17/2025	FL3170008377	FL	GA6048	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/4/2025	FL3925003504	FL	MIS01G	FL	OTHER		2
1/31/2025	FL9008001377	FL	GDQ651	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/28/2025	FL3854003223	FL	P0070D	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/14/2025	FL3857003685	FL	GDV548	FL	SEMI-TRAILER		2
12/16/2024	GA1210000531	GA	MIT50R	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/27/2024	GA1451000172	GA	GEF529	FL	OTHER		1
11/18/2024	GA1305000249	GA	GFT228	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/4/2024	FL3528006164	FL	GBZ748	FL	OTHER		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone						10
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
10/30/2024	FL3572006315	FL	GEM853	FL	OTHER		1
9/17/2024	FL9009000773	FL	GGL176	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
9/17/2024	FL2426003745	FL	GGN054	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/16/2024	FL3120008457	FL	GA6051	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
9/9/2024	FL2242003603	FL	GCU036	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/30/2024	FL3507000101	FL	GCS924	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/23/2024	FL9012001297	FL	GFS469	FL	OTHER		1
7/8/2024	FL3434000856	FL	GDH820	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
7/3/2024	FL5502004659	FL	GA6045	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/1/2024	FL2376002680	FL	GGH687	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2SLIMPT State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.						5
6/25/2024	FL3537006290	FL	GGL163	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/24/2024	FL2376002676	FL	GFM740	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/24/2024	FL2137004314	FL	GBT208	FL	OTHER		1
6/14/2024	FL3198008313	FL	GFS419	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/2/2024	FL1847003181	FL	GCA136	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/18/2024	FL2184003916	FL	GA9687	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/14/2024	FL3145008167	FL	GFM306	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 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 (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
3/13/2024	FL2073003219	FL	GGC369	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
2/28/2024	FL3195008101	FL	GFI111	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/9/2024	FL2426003299	FL	GEQ537	FL	OTHER		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1


Report			Vehicle		Crash
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM

2/26/2024	FL8971912604	FL	GGH686	FL	1	1	Yes	No

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 5


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

1/30/2025	FL2717496505	FL	GDQ651	FL	1	1	No	No	2	2	4
11/27/2024	GA0009701830	GA	GEF529	FL	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
11/1/2024	FL2644866004	FL	P0472H	FL	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
10/4/2024	FL2639337304	FL	GDE345	FL	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
1/29/2024	GA0009318147	GA	YIC096	GA	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 6/8/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 60
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 42
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 18
Total Crashes* : 6

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Carrier Registration

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 01/30/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

Closed Date Case #
8/18/2020 FL-2020-0099-US0830

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 6/8/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 60 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 42 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 18	Total Crashes: 6*
6/8/2020 (Non-Ratable Review) 6/12/1990 (Compliance Review) 3/29/1989 (Safety Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 60 1.7% Vehicle Inspections 25 20.0% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 2 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 3

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

308.7 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 308.7 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

308.7 Average Power Units = 380 Current Power Units + 273 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 273 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 165438 = 63% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
18,705 VMT per Average Power Unit = 5,773,720 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 308.7 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

Use of SMS Data/Information

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Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

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