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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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THE SIMPSON GROUP INC
USDOT 451521 · MC265078 · EIN 38-2957117 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
28465 BEVERLY RD STE 100, ROMULUS, MI, 48174
(734) 992-3710 · CHRISTOPHER J SIMPSON
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
18 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 143
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 56-467472-00 · eff 04/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance126 pts
Other13 pts
Unsafe Driving9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
MI11
OH10
NC6
WV2
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.05 | 1.07 | ≈9–16% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.15 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.06 | 5.08 | ≈55–59% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “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 Jackson County, MI · medium impact
• 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Speeding 44%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 63% (4 OOS) · Brakes 27% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 8%
• 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 36 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: 3 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | SOUTH BLOOMFIELD, OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Westland, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer17 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER J SIMPSON
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1991-07-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER J SIMPSON | 2677301 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/15/2026 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 56-467472-00
04/15/2026 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011504
04/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
04/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024004
04/15/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024003
04/15/2019 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG024002
04/11/2018 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024000
04/16/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024000
04/15/2016 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA150067
04/15/2016 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024000
04/15/2015 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA150067
04/15/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF560906
03/19/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2015)
04/15/2011 — Insurance filed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI93016941
04/15/2011 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI93006264
04/15/2009 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 01-CG-307-350
05/10/2007 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL650243
04/15/2007 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL650243
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/451521.