FMCSA Carrier Profile
LARRY J SIMON
DBA: L S Transportation
Peosta, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
1 flag to review · 1 high-priority
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 695586 · MC 322688
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-322688 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 1
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.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 200.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC322688
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA01439395
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
695586
MC Number
MC-322688
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
April 27, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 26, 1997
Authority Reinstated
November 22, 2023
Annual Mileage
9,881 mi (2016)
Contact Information
Location
Peosta, IA
Email
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate200.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (179.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | GMC · 1GTEC14W6VZ535676 | 2 | 4 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GTEC14W6VZ535676 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 22, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 12, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 10, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 14, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 29, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 20, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 9, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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