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SIMPSON TRANSPORTATION INC
Fairfield, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 2 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 137672 · MC 141777
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-141777 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC141777
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
8 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 1987)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC141777
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT24172A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
137672
MC Number
MC-141777
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated November 30, 1987
Rating Source
FMCSA safety review · 39 years ago
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 13, 2017
Annual Mileage
409,018 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Fairfield, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X8LD635912 | 0 | Clean |
| February 19, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X65N858247 | 0 | Clean |
| February 12, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X0AD104944 | 1 | Passed |
| August 27, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8KD607641 | 1 | Passed |
| April 23, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8LD635912 | 0 | Clean |
| April 16, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8LD635912 | 0 | Clean |
| November 15, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X0AD104944 | 0 | Clean |
| October 15, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8KD607641 | 0 | Clean |
| July 29, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8KD607641 | 0 | Clean |
| June 20, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8KD607641 | 0 | Clean |
| May 19, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8LD635912 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | 10 | Cited |
| August 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL4
KY4
IN1
MO1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8KD607641 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8LD635912 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320FM507637 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327JS777285 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0AD104944 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL867638 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K7722321 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X65N858247 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXKR258158 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2017 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| October 13, 2017 | Inactive Revoked | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 5, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 18, 1984 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 8, 1982 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 2, 1977 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 2, 1977 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| Broker's Surety Bond | Cancelled · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · OBI America Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Great West Casualty Company | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · Great West Casualty Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Great West Casualty Co | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · CNA Insurance Companies | |
| Broker's Surety Bond | Cancelled · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | |
| October 10, 2017 | BROKER | On Record |
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