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JAMES A ZIMMER

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Company CheckJAMES A ZIMMER · DOT 649832

DBA: ZIMMER TOWING

1101 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON, IL, 60202-2713

DOT# 649832 MC# 303344 Evanston, Illinois 30 years

MOTOR CARRIER

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1

Power Units

1

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

Not reported

Insurance

Not Rated

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NameJAMES A ZIMMER

DBA NameZIMMER TOWING

DOT Number649832

MC Number303344

Entity TypeMotor Carrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationEvanston, Illinois

Added07/12/1996

MCS-15002/25/2025

Contact Details

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Physical Address1101 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON, IL, 60202-2713

Mailing Address1101 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON, IL, 60202-2713

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC303344

CommonInactive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating30 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage5 miles

Mileage Year2025

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

1

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

1

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeMotor Carrier

Fleet1 units

Drivers1

Mileage5 mi

Operating30 years

MCS-15002/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
34	CARGO	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV775887	$0	04/23/1996	03/27/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV775887	$750,000	04/23/1996	03/27/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY	H7A5TP0000017-01	$1,000,000	03/27/2013	03/27/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	H7A5TP0000017 00	$1,000,000	03/27/2012	03/27/2013	Cancelled
34	CARGO	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG03	$0	03/27/2011	03/27/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG03	$1,000,000	03/27/2011	03/27/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG02	$1,000,000	03/27/2010	03/27/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG02	$1,000,000	03/27/2010	03/21/2011	Replaced
34	CARGO	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG02	$0	03/27/2010	03/27/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG01	$1,000,000	03/27/2009	03/27/2010	Cancelled
34	CARGO	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG01	$0	03/27/2009	03/27/2010	Cancelled
34	CARGO	EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	7400000207-081	$0	03/27/2008	03/27/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	7400000207-081	$1,000,000	03/27/2008	03/27/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL432793	$1,000,000	03/27/2007	03/27/2008	Cancelled
34	CARGO	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL432793	$0	03/27/2007	03/27/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL432023	$1,000,000	03/27/2006	03/27/2007	Cancelled
34	CARGO	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL432023	$0	03/27/2006	03/27/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL431195	$1,000,000	03/27/2005	03/27/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL431195	$0	03/27/2005	03/27/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL428943	$0	03/27/2004	03/27/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL428943	$1,000,000	03/27/2004	03/27/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LTP101002	$1,000,000	03/27/2003	03/27/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LTP101002	$0	03/27/2003	03/27/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226750479	$750,000	03/27/2002	03/27/2003	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226750479	$0	03/27/2002	03/27/2003	Cancelled
91	BIPD	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	2267552121	$0	03/27/2001	03/27/2002	Replaced
91	BIPD	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	2267552121	$0	03/27/2001	05/01/2002	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	226752121	$0	03/27/2001	03/27/2002	Replaced
34	CARGO	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	226752121	$0	03/27/2001	05/01/2002	Cancelled
91	BIPD	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	223727417	$0	03/27/2000	08/16/2001	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	223727417	$0	03/27/2000	06/02/2001	Cancelled
91	BIPD	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	223727417	$0	03/27/2000	06/02/2001	Cancelled
91	BIPD	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	223727417	$0	03/27/2000	03/27/2000	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV797266	$750,000	03/27/1999	03/27/2000	Cancelled
34	CARGO	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0797266	$0	03/27/1999	03/27/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0797266	$750,000	03/27/1999	03/27/1999	Replaced
34	CARGO	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0797266	$0	03/27/1999	03/27/1999	Replaced
34	CARGO	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0792411	$0	03/27/1998	03/27/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0792411	$750,000	03/27/1998	03/27/1999	Replaced
34	CARGO	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV 781221	$0	03/27/1997	03/27/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV 781221	$750,000	03/27/1997	03/27/1997	Replaced
34	CARGO	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0781221	$0	03/27/1997	04/10/1998	Cancelled
34	CARGO	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0781221	$0	03/27/1997	03/27/1998	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0781221	$750,000	03/27/1997	04/10/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY	JCV0781221	$750,000	03/27/1997	03/27/1998	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT202180PG03	$1,000,000	03/21/2011	03/27/2011	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC303344	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	07/11/2000	REVOKED	04/02/2014
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/28/2001	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/19/2001
MC303344	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	06/10/1996	REVOKED	06/13/2000
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/02/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/25/2009
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/01/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/24/2010
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/01/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/01/2004
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/29/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/19/2012
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/29/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/24/2008
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/28/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/25/2013
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/28/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/22/2011
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/28/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/16/2007
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/28/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/22/2006
MC303344	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/28/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/24/2005

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100/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown

100, no deductions

Clean record, the bar stays full at 100.

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Active for-hire authority on file, FMCSA requires insurance to keep it active.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

No Unsatisfactory rating on file.

What's lowering this score

Clean record, no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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