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FMCSA Carrier Profile

BRUCE E SIMS

DBA: Best

Clanton, AL

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
See all 4 flags (2 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 1621909 · MC 598954
Inactive Unsatisfactory Active 19 yrs, 6 mo
9
Power Units
7
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-598954 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Unsatisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 4
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • Previously ordered out of service on January 27, 2009 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC598954
Common Carrier
Inactive

Required Filings

Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
1621909
MC Number
MC-598954
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
April 22, 2008
FMCSA Registration
March 22, 2007
Authority Granted
April 18, 2007
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)

Contact Information

Address
1306 4th Ave North, Clanton, AL 35045
Owner / Officer
Bruce Sims

Cargo Types

General FreightFresh ProducePaper Products

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
September 29, 2008REVOKEDCommon Carrier
April 14, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATION
2 authorities
Common
March 18, 2008INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
March 17, 2008INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
March 17, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
February 20, 2008INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
May 1, 2007DISMISSEDProperty Broker
April 18, 2007GRANTEDCommon Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
August 25, 2008COMMONOn Record

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