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KAYS TRUCKING

8681 SPRUIELL STREET · Leeds, AL 35094

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  • MC #697543
  • USDOT #1970813 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KAYS TRUCKING is a Leeds, AL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-697543 and their USDOT number is 1970813.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/11/2025 · last updated Sep 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name KAY SIMMONS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/11/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 984,730 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Mississippi — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MS (21), AL (8), TN (4), TX (3), LA (2). Home base: Leeds, Alabama.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.33 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.03 8 Vehicle Maintenance 2.82 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brakes - Hydraulic Fluid level in Master Cylinder low1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.80No or defective rear-vision mirror1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KAYS TRUCKING
8681 SPRUIELL STREET
LEEDS, AL 35094
Mailing Address
KAY SIMMONS INC
PO BOX 588
LEEDS, AL 35094

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