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BUDDY SIMONS
DBA: Simons Trucking
Howes, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 750682 · MC 444183
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 23 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-444183 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC444183
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GWP11055A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
750682
MC Number
MC-444183
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 28, 1998
Authority Granted
December 4, 2002
Annual Mileage
5,200 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Howes, SD
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
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
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2002 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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