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SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY

1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH · Tampa, FL 33619-3555

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(813) 626-8102 Tap to call
  • MC #1651533
  • USDOT #165438 USDOT Active
  • 380
    Power Units
  • 410
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY is a Tampa, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 380 truck(s) in their fleet and 410 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1651533 and their USDOT number is 165438.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/08/2025 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,773,720 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Florida — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: FL (65), GA (5), SC (1). Home base: Tampa, Florida.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.08 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.75 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 1

Inspection Summary

  • 71
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective4× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-RRUCRailroad Crossing - The driver fails to negotiate a crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH
TAMPA, FL 33619-3555
Mailing Address
SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH
TAMPA, FL 33619

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
SIMS CRANE SERVICE III LLC
Tampa, FL
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:4417834764506446

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