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SIMS METAL

1 LINDEN AVE EAST · Jersey City, NJ 07305

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  • MC #856041
  • USDOT #1814720 USDOT Active
  • 97
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SIMS METAL is a Jersey City, NJ freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 97 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-856041 and their USDOT number is 1814720.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/16/2024 · last updated Jul 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SIMSMETAL EAST LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/16/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 235,368 (2022)

Authority & Operations

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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — 31 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 29 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: PA (31), NY (29), NJ (7), DE (3), MD (1). Home base: Jersey City, New Jersey.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.63 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 5.54 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 3

Inspection Summary

  • 71
    Total
  • 39
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.70B1IIDefective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.71B-MCCarrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to use or equip a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× 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
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.86(a)(1)Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SIMS METAL
1 LINDEN AVE EAST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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