Sims Crane & Equipment Company
USDOT 165438 · MC-1651533 · Tampa, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Sims Crane & Equipment Company is a corporation based in Tampa, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 380 power units and 410 drivers, which ranks it #43 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 71 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 37.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 1 fatality, 6 tow-away), or 1.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sims Crane & Equipment Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 165438 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1651533 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1219 N US Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33619 |
| Phone | (813) 626-8102 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 165438.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 240 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 400 | 101 | 0 |
- 1.08 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,773,720 miles reported for 2024 – about 15,194 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 89% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 410 CDL drivers; 75 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 75 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Sims Crane & Equipment Compa | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 37.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 105% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 30% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.8 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 56% lower than average |
| Inspections | 71 | 71 with a driver check, 32 with a vehicle check, 54 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Unsatisfactory (rated May 5, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sims Crane & Equipment Company?
Sims Crane & Equipment Company is registered with USDOT number 165438 and operating authority MC-1651533.
How many trucks does Sims Crane & Equipment Company have?
It reports 380 power units (140 tractors, 240 straight trucks) and 501 trailers, with 410 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 8, 2025).
Where is Sims Crane & Equipment Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Tampa, Florida 33619.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sims Crane & Equipment Company?
Over 24 months, 37.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.