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Carrier profile · USDOT 1814720 · MC-856041 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Simsmetal East LLC
DBA SIMS METAL
97 power unitsRegional · 5 statesJERSEY CITY, NJ88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-856041 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
97Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
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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 18 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 92 inspections.
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo19.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
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Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SIMSMETAL EAST LLC (USDOT 1814720) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 19.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 68 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 42 vehicle-level and 68 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 97 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 16, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SIMSMETAL EAST LLC's USDOT number?
SIMSMETAL EAST LLC's USDOT number is 1814720, and its motor carrier number is MC-856041.
Is SIMSMETAL EAST LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SIMSMETAL EAST LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SIMSMETAL EAST LLC's safety record?
SIMSMETAL EAST LLC has a 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 92 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SIMSMETAL EAST LLC's fleet?
SIMSMETAL EAST LLC operates 97 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SIMSMETAL EAST LLC based?
SIMSMETAL EAST LLC is based in JERSEY CITY, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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