The Simpson Group INC Safety Record

DOT# 451521 · Romulus, MI 48174 · 7349923710

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/26/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, The Simpson Group INC (DOT# 451521) in Romulus, Michigan has 42 inspections on record with 56 violations and a 31.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

42 Inspections
31.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
18 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 31.0%
Carrier: 31.0% (13 of 42) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.4%
Carrier: 2.4% (1 of 42) National: 6.4%
30% OOS rate better than 30% of carriers in Michigan
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Michigan

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.

56 total violations across 42 inspections
14 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
25
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Inspected across 7 states: MI, NC, NM, OH, SC, WI, WV
Level 1: 5 (12%) Level 2: 16 (38%) Level 3: 21 (50%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/26/2026 MI 3 0 1
02/10/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/09/2026 WV 3 0 0
01/14/2026 OH 3 0 0
07/16/2025 NC 3 0 0
06/25/2025 MI 3 0 0
06/12/2025 OH 2 0 0
05/19/2025 NC 3 0 0
04/18/2025 MI 2 2 0
04/08/2025 OH 2 0 0
1 injury crash
25-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
25-OCT-25 MI 0 0 0
22-MAR-24 MI 0 1 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC265078
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Northland Insurance Company $750 04/15/2021
CARGO Agcs Marine Insurance Company N/A 04/15/2011

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.

Power Units 18
Drivers 20
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 07/11/1991
MCS-150 Filed 20251002 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,423,021
Address 28465 Beverly Rd Ste 100, Romulus, MI 48174