THE SIMPSON GROUP INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202631 inspections · 31 violations (7 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 3396.3A1-ALATRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 5392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
2
2×
- 6392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
2
2×
- 7395.30B2-ELDDFC24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
1
1× · sev 1
- 8392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9392.9A21 OOS
Failing to secure vehicle equipment
1
1×
- 10393.75A1 OOS
Flat tire or fabric exposed
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- MI11
- OH10
- NC6
- WV2
- WI1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, MI
Medium impact6 of 12 violations in the last 12 months (50%) came from inspections in Jackson County, MI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Jackson County, MI to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 9% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 56%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 44%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 55% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 56%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 8%
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× · 14%
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× · 3%
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates1× · 3%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 5%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi14 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi6 drivers
- Company officer
- CHRISTOPHER J SIMPSON
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 786262535
- Registered since
- 1991-07-11
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-13
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 18 trucks · 30 owned trailers · 18 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
38 events- 04/15/2026Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 56-467472-00
- 04/15/2026Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011504
- 04/13/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
- 04/15/2021Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024004
- 04/15/2020Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024003
- 04/15/2019Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG024002
- 04/11/2018Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024000
- 04/16/2016Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024000
- 04/15/2016Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA150067
- 04/15/2016Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024000
- 04/15/2015Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA150067
- 04/15/2015Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF560906
- 03/19/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2015)
- 04/15/2011Insurance filed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI93016941
- 04/15/2011Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI93006264
- 04/15/2009Insurance replaced — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 01-CG-307-350
- 05/10/2007Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL650243
- 04/15/2007Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL650243
- 04/15/2006Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI 93006264
- 04/15/2006Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP3037522
- 11/22/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/19/2005)
- 04/27/2004Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN417711
- 04/15/2004Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN417711
- 03/31/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/2004)
- 03/01/2004Insurance cancelled — CHICAGO INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 6300731
- 03/01/2003Insurance replaced — CHICAGO INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 6300705
- 03/01/2002Insurance replaced — CHICAGO INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPL 20000 10
- 12/19/2001Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy M60 MXI 80374702
- 03/01/2001Insurance replaced — GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 22TP 1010031
- 03/01/1999Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM02102591
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2004-09-07
- Last review
- 2004-09-03
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-13
- Reported mileage
- 1,423,021 mi (2024)
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