Sims Metal Safety Record
DOT# 1814720 · Jersey City, NJ 07305 · 9738560417
Legal name: Simsmetal East LLC
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Sims Metal (DOT# 1814720) in Jersey City, New Jersey has 81 inspections on record and a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Inspection History · 81 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-DEC-24 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Zurich American Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.