Sims Crane & Equipment Company
Tampa, FL
Profile data updated Aug 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
380
Power Units
410
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
U
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Tampa, FL, they operate a fleet of 380 power units with 410 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Sims Crane & Equipment Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 240 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
| Tractors | 140 | 0 | 0 | 140 |
| Trailers | 400 | 101 | 0 | 501 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Sims Crane & Equipment Company is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 410
MCS-150 Mileage: 5,773,720 miles (2024)
Driver Information
410
Total Drivers
410
CDL Drivers
150
Interstate Drivers
260
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
61 trucks and 21 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 22, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Freightliner, Nelson Manufacturing Company. Equipment breakdown: 28 TRUCK TRACTOR, 26 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 19 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 28 | 34% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 26 | 32% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 19 | 23% |
| OTHER | 6 | 7% |
| FULL TRAILER | 2 | 2% |
| DOLLY CONVERTER | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (21 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 19 |
| Full Trailer | 2 |
| Dorsey Tra | 8 |
| Fontaine | 4 |
| Nelson Mfg | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Fruehauf | 1 |
| Dorsey | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Gator Trai | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 9 |
| Dolly | 4 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| Other Trailer | 1 |
| 48 ft | 10 |
| 53 ft | 2 |
| 28 ft | 1 |
| 45 ft | 1 |
| 60 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 11 |
| 3 axles | 5 |
| 4 axles | 2 |
| 1 axle | 1 |
Vehicle makes (19 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 34 | 41% |
| Freightliner | 10 | 12% |
| Nelson Manufacturing Company | 5 | 6% |
| Dorsey | 5 | 6% |
| Pitts Trailers | 4 | 5% |
| Sterling Truck | 4 | 5% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 3 | 4% |
| Tada | 3 | 4% |
| Tadano | 3 | 4% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 2% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Fontaine | 1 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 1% |
| Globe Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 1% |
| Fruehuaf | 1 | 1% |
| Nelson Mfg | 1 | 1% |
| Mitr | 1 | 1% |
| Faun-werk | 1 | 1% |
| Link-belt | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM411 | FL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| QB79PR | FL | Nels STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| GFM310 | FL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| QAOOWV | FL | Dorsey Tra SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| GA2209 | FL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| GDQ652 | FL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 2601CW | FL | Dorsey Tra SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| GET563 | FL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| GFR292 | FL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| QB18FG | FL | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| GA9720 | FL | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| GFI633 | FL | Sterling T STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| GA9711 | FL | Tada STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 45BDIM | FL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 5072450 | ME | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| GET560 | FL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| GA9717 | FL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| GDV735 | FL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| GA9687 | FL | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| GFI010 | FL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: FL (81) · ME (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 82)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
72
Inspections
24 months
73
Violations
Total found
14
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+11.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 6 | 1 |
| 07/14/2026 | GA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/22/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 05/13/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 2 | 2 |
| 05/08/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 04/29/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
| 04/24/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 72 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CRA 5500110-00 | $1 Million | 07/31/2024 |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
7
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
6
Tow-Aways
7 FMCSA-recordable · 7 state-recordable
Of 7 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/26/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 5 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/18/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/30/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | 1 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/27/2024 | GA | MARIETTA, GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/01/2024 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dawn |
| 10/04/2024 | FL | POMPANO BEACH, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Wet · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's authority currently active?
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY been in business?
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 2 months old.
Where is SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY located?
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY is physically located at 1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH, TAMPA, FL 33619-3555.
Roadside Inspection History 72 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY has been inspected 72 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in FL, GA, SC. Out of these, 12 inspections (about 17%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9A-LSLIWR — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-22 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-13 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-08 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-24 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-03 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-29 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-09 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
52 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY, of which 11 (21%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 10 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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