Simmons Foods Inc
USDOT 127523 · MC-281060 · Siloam Springs, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Simmons Foods Inc is a corporation based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 102 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #38 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 40 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 11.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Simmons Foods Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 127523 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-281060 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 490 N Hico, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 |
| Phone | (479) 524-8151 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 127523.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 39 | 50 | 0 |
| Trailers | 196 | 428 | 0 |
- 1.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 7.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,698,605 miles reported for 2025 – about 46,065 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 34% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 115 CDL drivers; 50 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 65 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Simmons Foods Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.8% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 38% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.0 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 78% lower than average |
| Inspections | 40 | 40 with a driver check, 17 with a vehicle check, 27 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 1, 1998) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Simmons Foods Inc?
Simmons Foods Inc is registered with USDOT number 127523 and operating authority MC-281060.
How many trucks does Simmons Foods Inc have?
It reports 102 power units (89 tractors, 13 straight trucks) and 624 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2026).
Where is Simmons Foods Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761.
What is the out-of-service rate of Simmons Foods Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.