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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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SIMMONS FOODS INC
USDOT 127523 · MC281060 · EIN 75-0995574 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
490 N HICO, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR, 72761
(479) 524-8151 · MARK WIENS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
102 / 115
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 222
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Ace American Insurance Company — $3M BIPD · policy ISA H25157813 · eff 05/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance156 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Other19 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 392.2SLIMPT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
KS23
OK7
MO7
AR6
TX1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.53 | 0.53 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.24 | 0.25 | ≈30–37% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.23 | 3.15 | ≈33–37% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Coffey County, KS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Coffey County, KS to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 64% · Other 27% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 64% · Log / ELD device 36%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 51% (4 OOS) · Tires 19% (1 OOS) · Brakes 15%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Other8 viol · 73%
395.8A ×6, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.423).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.398).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A ×6
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2025 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 81 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer37 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MARK WIENS
Annual mileage
4.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
115
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MARK IV TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 785033 | strong | |
| SIMMONS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC | 1845516 | mailing, email | strong |
| J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LEW THOMPSON & SON TRUCKING LLC | 665224 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.7M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2018 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H25157813
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1094184
05/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-L15-007179-02
05/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1094184
05/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJZ15007179025
04/15/2006 — Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI-97802304
04/15/2006 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI-97602364
05/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJZ15007118023
04/15/2005 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 80367994
11/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy DXA 80 22 58 56
11/15/2001 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2001)
10/19/2001 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy S 54 DPA 80140521
08/02/1995 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
01/23/1995 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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