Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
380 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 165438 · MC-1651533 ·
Sims Crane & Equipment Company
380 power unitsavg 7.6 yrRegional · 3 statesTAMPA, FL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1651533 ACTIVERATED UNSATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
380Power units
64 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY (USDOT 165438) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 31, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 79 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 35 vehicle-level and 79 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 380 power units and 410 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 8, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Unsatisfactory assigned May 5, 1989 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number?
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number is 165438, and its motor carrier number is MC-1651533.
Is SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record?
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY has a 31.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 116 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Unsatisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's fleet?
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates 380 power units and 410 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY based?
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY is based in TAMPA, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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