Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc
USDOT 182476 · MC-199096 · Dresden, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Dresden, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 86 power units and 69 drivers, which ranks it #129 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 90 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 32.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 8.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, paper products and more.
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| Legal name | Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 182476 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-199096 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2141 Bynum Road, Dresden, TN 38225 |
| Phone | (731) 648-1696 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 182476.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 108 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 6,722,149 miles reported for 2025 – about 78,165 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 69 CDL drivers; 65 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking I | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.1% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 57% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.1 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 71% higher than average |
| Inspections | 90 | 90 with a driver check, 28 with a vehicle check, 52 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 20, 1990) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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| SDR Trucking LLC USDOT 1458152 | Memphis | 70 | 70 | 51 | 33.3% | 3 |
Other carriers near Dresden
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc?
Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 182476 and operating authority MC-199096.
How many trucks does Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc have?
It reports 86 power units (86 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 108 trailers, with 69 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 19, 2026).
Where is Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dresden, Tennessee 38225.
What is the out-of-service rate of Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.