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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 21, 2026
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PARAMOUNT RECOVERY SERVICE INC
USDOT 2967806 · EIN 81-4136972
2828 COCHRAN ST #336, SIMI VALLEY, CA, 93065
(909) 390-0665 · STEVE A SIMONS JR.
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 126
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance98 pts
Unsafe Driving28 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2SLSCR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CA35
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6.50 | 6.50 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.28 | 2.28 | ≈24–28% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 Alameda County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Alameda County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 41% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (2 OOS) · Brakes 12% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 14 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: 4 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ 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 1.71).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.875).
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | SAN DIEGO, CA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/22/2025 | LOS ANGELES, CA | ✓ | ||
| 10/27/2024 | HAYWARD, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEVE A SIMONS JR.
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2021)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2017-01-31
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARAMOUNT LENDER SOLUTIONS | 3915171 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/02/2022 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2021)
01/31/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
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