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SIMPSON TRUCKING & GRADING INC
Talmo, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 471447 · MC 250486
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-250486 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Builders Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 15, 2018; first granted June 29, 1992 (34 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC250486
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAP0040230
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
471447
MC Number
MC-250486
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 18, 1992
Authority First Granted
June 29, 1992
Authority Reinstated
May 15, 2018
Annual Mileage
893,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3566 Athens Hwy, Talmo, GA 30575
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Adam Roberts
Officer 2
Greg Simpson
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving4
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
0.0% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA11
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
7
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Tractor
2
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N387SR088265 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International SF667 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTGSSNT5FH560486 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GC0RM041228 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GC1SM047691 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GC3SM044484 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GC8TM053585 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X6VJ245602 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X8VJ245603 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05331NW039216 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4EX5PD798228 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL6PG594178 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF75H65V183202 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD12SLVU2838 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | 0036001289 | NORCROSS GA | III | — | — | E.R. SNELL CONTRACTOR INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X6VJ245602 |
GA GPF629 |
| June 1, 2026 | 0036001271 | NORCROSS GA | III | — | — | E.R. SNELL CONTRACTOR INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X8VJ245603 |
GA GPF630 |
| March 26, 2026 | 1459000612 | FLOWERY BRANCH GA | III | 3 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRXF75H65V183202 |
GA FAM581 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.19A2 | HMSP Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150B as required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | 1403001343 | BLUE RIDGE GA | III | 1 | — | SIMPSON TRUCKING AND GRADING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBWD12SLVU2838 1E1D2N387SR088265 |
GA C682EW GA YHM136 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 1323000307 | GAINESVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | SIMPSON TRUCKING AND GRADING INC | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMBL6PG594178 |
GA GGB617 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 1242000521 | GAINESVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR2GC8TM053585 |
GA NONE0 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | 1251000092 | TOCCOA GA | III | — | — | HEIDEBERG MATERIAL | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M2GR2GC1SM047691 |
GA GFJ931 |
| May 27, 2025 | 0397000082 | TOCCOA GA | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR2GC3SM044484 |
GA GLK442 |
| May 27, 2025 | 0397000081 | MOUNT AIRY GA | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR2GC0RM041228 |
GA GGB620 |
| March 26, 2025 | 0367000049 | LAGRANGE GA | III | — | — | FOLEY MATERIALS COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST DUMP |
1XKWD49X4RR311711 1E1D2N280RR086935 |
GA C940CV GA ZHC884 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| E.R. SNELL CONTRACTOR INC | 2 | June 5, 2026 |
| HEIDEBERG MATERIAL | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| FOLEY MATERIALS COMPANY | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 16, 2018 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Common Carrier |
| June 1, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 27, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 7, 1996 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 1993 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 29, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 12, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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