Sims Metal Management Safety Record
DOT# 310299 · Richmond, VA 23234 · 8043085890
Legal name: Smm Southeast 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 Management (DOT# 310299) in Richmond, Virginia has 70 inspections on record with 46 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
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.
Violation Categories · 46 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 70 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 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/07/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/07/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-FEB-26 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-DEC-24 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.