DBA: SIMS METAL
SIMSMETAL EAST LLC
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Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 20.65% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 28.57% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 20
Trailers: 136 (136 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
1 LINDEN AVE EAST, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305
Phone Number
(973) 856-0417
Mailing Address
1 LINDEN AVE EAST, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305
Cell Phone
(201) 448-0854
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
LLC
Operational Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0217702 | $750,000 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2013-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | BUA 5082519645 | $750,000 | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … | 2022-01-25 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.65%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
92 inspections · 19 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
28.57%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
7 inspections · 2 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (92 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | XL00114787 | 2 | PA | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jul 8, 2026 | SPT3081843 | 2 | NY | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jun 23, 2026 | SPPZI06364 | 3 | NJ | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jun 23, 2026 | E927617408 | 3 | PA | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jun 23, 2026 | F705617444 | 3 | PA | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| Jun 17, 2026 | SPE3071613 | 2 | NY | 4 | 2 | N/A |
| May 26, 2026 | I4D7614612 | 1 | PA | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| May 7, 2026 | SPE3081372 | 3 | NY | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 8, 2026 | SPE3071433 | 2 | NY | 4 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 8, 2026 | SPE3100079 | 2 | NY | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 3, 2026 | SPA3100368 | 3 | NY | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 3, 2026 | SPOBI03718 | 3 | NJ | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SPT3081524 | 3 | NY | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Feb 23, 2026 | D305502800 | 2 | NY | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SPPRI03036 | 3 | NJ | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| Jan 22, 2026 | SPE3061369 | 3 | NY | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jan 20, 2026 | SPQWI04130 | 2 | NJ | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Jan 20, 2026 | C124000526 | 3 | PA | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| Jan 7, 2026 | E940600733 | 2 | PA | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jan 7, 2026 | E940600732 | 2 | PA | 1 | 0 | N/A |
Jul 22, 2026
XL00114787
Jul 8, 2026
SPT3081843
Jun 23, 2026
SPPZI06364
Jun 23, 2026
E927617408
Jun 23, 2026
F705617444
Jun 17, 2026
SPE3071613
May 26, 2026
I4D7614612
May 7, 2026
SPE3081372
Apr 8, 2026
SPE3071433
Apr 8, 2026
SPE3100079
Apr 3, 2026
SPA3100368
Apr 3, 2026
SPOBI03718
Mar 12, 2026
SPT3081524
Feb 23, 2026
D305502800
Feb 13, 2026
SPPRI03036
Jan 22, 2026
SPE3061369
Jan 20, 2026
SPQWI04130
Jan 20, 2026
C124000526
Jan 7, 2026
E940600733
Jan 7, 2026
E940600732
Dec 30, 2025
SPT3031780
Dec 11, 2025
E902534570
Nov 21, 2025
SPE3021002
Nov 12, 2025
1679001435
Nov 10, 2025
F121531485
Oct 28, 2025
D305502349
Oct 8, 2025
E940528196
Oct 7, 2025
8L24000648
Sep 29, 2025
D306001582
Sep 22, 2025
SPT3081015
Sep 19, 2025
SPF3011369
Sep 18, 2025
SPRTI01957
Sep 15, 2025
SPRH002725
Aug 20, 2025
E940523248
Aug 14, 2025
SPRNI02670
Aug 7, 2025
E906521960
Jul 30, 2025
SPE3090670
Jul 24, 2025
SPC3011092
Jul 22, 2025
F306520357
Jun 11, 2025
D304300855
Jun 4, 2025
SPE3080559
Jun 3, 2025
E906515417
May 20, 2025
E921514035
May 20, 2025
SPRQI01654
Apr 30, 2025
SPT3080636
Apr 24, 2025
XL00077042
Apr 24, 2025
M319511406
Apr 8, 2025
SPRE509853
Apr 1, 2025
J608509140
Mar 25, 2025
SPT3080531
Total Inspections
92
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
92
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (7 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | PA603268500X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 31, 2024 | PA411893600X | PA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 21, 2015 | NJ0015331195 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2015 | NJ0015518824 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2015 | PA503386800X | PA | Fatal | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2013 | NY3494501000 | NY | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2010 | PA001790700X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
Apr 10, 2026
PA • PA603268500X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 31, 2024
PA • PA411893600X
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 21, 2015
NJ • NJ0015331195
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 19, 2015
NJ • NJ0015518824
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 15, 2015
PA • PA503386800X
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Sep 10, 2013
NY • NY3494501000
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 12, 2010
PA • PA001790700X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
4
Total Crashes
7
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
63
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 12 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 92 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 97 | Within Range |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 70 | 27 | 0 | 97 |
| Trailers | 136 | 0 | 0 | 136 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
97
70 owned
Trailers
136
136 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
20
Driver Inspections
7
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
LLC
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
97
Power Units
97
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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