DBA: KAYS TRUCKING

KAY SIMMONS INC

DOT 1970813 MC 697543 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
81 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 20.99% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 21.43% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 7

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

8681 SPRUIELL STREET, LEEDS, AL, 35094

Phone Number

(205) 365-5268

Mailing Address

PO BOX 588, LEEDS, AL, 35094

Cell Phone

(205) 365-5268

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(888) 403-5853

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
16 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-02-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-12-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-09-03 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-08-23 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2017-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-04-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-12-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2015-12-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-12-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC697543 2021-08-23
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC697543 2016-12-12

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2022-03-22 BIPD/Primary CA956844176 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. - - ACTIVE
2022-03-07 BIPD/Primary CAL0006202761-1 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2022-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-12-23 BIPD/Primary CAL0006202761-1 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2022-03-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-08-15 BIPD/Primary CAL0006202761-1 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2021-12-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-08-15 BIPD/Primary 506-8996209 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2021-08-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-08-15 BIPD/Primary CA 4074317 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. 2020-08-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-07-13 BIPD/Primary CAL0005721797-6 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2017-08-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-04-17 BIPD/Primary CAL0005721797-6 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2017-07-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-12-05 BIPD/Primary CAL0005721797-6 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2017-04-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-12-05 BIPD/Primary PIA08317701 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2016-12-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-12-05 BIPD/Primary 72TRS040903 $1,000,000 NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… 2015-12-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-12-05 BIPD/Primary PIA07536801 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2014-12-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-12-05 BIPD/Primary CA 4457638 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. 2013-12-05 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.99%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

81 inspections · 17 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

21.43%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

14 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 81 Last inspection: Jun 29, 2026 Total crashes: 9

FMCSA Inspection Records (81 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 29, 2026

MC00512955

Level 3 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Jun 15, 2026

MC00512908

Level 3 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Apr 28, 2026

5013012225

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Apr 15, 2026

I3A1230096

Level 1 TN FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Apr 13, 2026

I3A1710086

1 viol.
Level 1 TN FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Feb 22, 2026

MC00512541

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Feb 17, 2026

LANLS00329

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 LA FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Feb 1, 2026

MC00512468

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Dec 27, 2025

1032015835

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Nov 19, 2025

7AM79DKA86

15 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 TX FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Nov 9, 2025

N602000155

1 viol.
Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Oct 30, 2025

N602000131

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Aug 26, 2025

1511004570

1 viol.
Level 3 AL FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Jul 29, 2025

MC00511944

1 viol.
Level 2 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...

Jul 28, 2025

MC00390723

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3DT...
Total Inspections

81

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

81

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (9 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

9

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

40

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 15
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 23
OOS: 9

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

81
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 7
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

14

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 21.43%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 7
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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