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Active carrier authority since 2024 · insured · 1 prior revocation — Not rated

SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY

DOT 00165438 · MC# 1651533 · TAMPA, FL

FF Trust Score
Not rated

FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory

Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
—
Operation
Interstate
Active for
2 years, 1 month
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
380
Drivers
410
Fleet size
S
Ownership & Leadership
DEBORAH WEBBEROwnerMOTUS
CEO
DEREK SATHER
VP RISK & SAFETY
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-09-30
FMCSA rating
Unsatisfactory
Audited May 5, 1989
Inspections · 24 mo
72
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
7
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle37.5% out-of-service · 32 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Worse than the national average
Driver1.4% out-of-service · 72 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current
  • Liability insurance ($2,000,000) — no coverage gaps

    ✓ Currently insured (since Jul 2024)

  • Authority suspension scheduled

    effective 2026-10-29, served 2026-09-29 — still active now, proceed with caution

    Oct 29, 2026MOTUS
  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 10/29/2026

    Sep 29, 2026MOTUS
  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Sep 9, 2024Archive
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Frequently Asked

Does SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY have active FMCSA authority?

SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY (DOT 00165438) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. It has no Trust Score grade while FMCSA rates its safety Unsatisfactory. They've held active authority 2 years, 1 month.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, SIMS CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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