--- title: "SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY | DOT 165438 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/fl/165438/sims-crane-equipment-company description: "SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY is a interstate carrier based in TAMPA, FL. Fleet size: 380 power units, 410 drivers. DOT# 165438, MC# 1651533." lang: en --- Active Interstate # SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 165438 MC # 1651533 Location TAMPA, FL Phone 8136268102 Power Units 380 Drivers 410 Trailers 39 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Oct 8, 2025 ## Risk Signals — SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY Scanning active / 10 LOW RISK Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale No fleet VINs found on marketplaces… CLEAR Financial risk Financial risk indicators detected… HIGH Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR 1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 8 Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5% 1 of 8 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 8 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 1 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 25, 2026 · FL Clean rate (90d) 57% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Crashes (24 Months) 7 FMCSA-reportable Fatal Crashes 1 1 fatality Injury Crashes 3 6 people injured Tow-Away Crashes 3 No injury or fatality All records since Apr 1997 76 crashes · 3 fatal Most recent crash Aug 3, 2026 Based on FMCSA crash data. Includes all reportable crashes regardless of fault; each crash is counted once by its most severe outcome. ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY? Be the first to report how it went. ## About SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY Founded in 1959, Sims Crane & Equipment Co. is a leading crane rental company in the Southeast, recognized for innovative safety practices, cutting-edge technology, and financial stability. #### Key Features Crane rentals Crane sales Equipment rentals 3D lift planning On-site consultations ### Related Companies 2 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 3 states Top states: FL GA SC Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Holds Active Authority(2.1 years) Contract Authority No Authority Broker Authority No Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 8136268102 Physical Address 1219 N US HWY 301 NORTH TAMPA, FL 33619-3555 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried Log Pole Building Materials Machinery Construction ### Violations by Category 118 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 55% of violations across 6 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 139 trucks Top manufacturers PETERBILT FREIGHTLINER NIKOLA Sample units 142840000000XXXXX 2016 MACK B61T 1N9G62C42E10XXXXX 2014 FREIGHTLINER FL70 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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