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Carrier profile · USDOT 946294 · MC-405853 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Herold Simkin
DBA A & A SUNDANCE TOWING
1 power unitavg 19.5 yrLocal · 1 statesLEMON GROVE, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-405853 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
19.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2014 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 25 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2001.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 6 inspections.
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
19.5 yr
Model years 1999–2014 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HEROLD SIMKIN (USDOT 946294) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 18, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 4, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HEROLD SIMKIN's USDOT number?
HEROLD SIMKIN's USDOT number is 946294, and its motor carrier number is MC-405853.
Is HEROLD SIMKIN authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, HEROLD SIMKIN is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HEROLD SIMKIN's safety record?
HEROLD SIMKIN has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HEROLD SIMKIN's fleet?
HEROLD SIMKIN operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HEROLD SIMKIN based?
HEROLD SIMKIN is based in LEMON GROVE, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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