Sims Metal And Sims Metal Management — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
15 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Sims Aluminum Incorporated
DBA
Sims Metal And Sims Metal Management
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
2000 Enterprise Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone
(859) 353-6282
Power units
5
Drivers
12
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
FF061512
Common: None · Contract: None · Broker: None · Application pending
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: — · Cargo: — · Bond: —
MC1580087
Common: Active · Contract: None · Broker: None · Application pending
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Dismissed — Property Freight Forwarder
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 15 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 15 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
cristal.cole@simsmm.com — company domain
Mail host
Enterprise (Mimecast)
Domain match
Email domain matches the company website
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 30, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 20, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 18, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 26, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 13, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Dec 15, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 4, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Sep 20, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 25, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 5, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 16, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 12, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 9, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 4, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 15 of 15 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
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