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NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC

USDOT 171791 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: VINCE KELLEY Company officer 2: JAN KELLEY General Freight Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Sep 23, 2003
Common (Property) reinstated · Nov 4, 2004
Policy effective · Nov 8, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 123 days May 23, 2003 → Sep 23, 2003
  • Common (Property) gap · 451 days Inactive Aug 11, 2003 → reinstated Nov 4, 2004
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: VINCE KELLEY
Company officer 2: JAN KELLEY
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC (USDOT 171791)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): VINCE KELLEY (Company officer); JAN KELLEY (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 123 days — May 23, 2003 → Sep 23, 2003
  • Common (Property) gap · 451 days — Inactive Aug 11, 2003 → reinstated Nov 4, 2004

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/171791/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281512 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 171791
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC367001
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer VINCE KELLEY
Company officer 2 JAN KELLEY
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 3,350 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (573) 334-0553
Email: [email protected]
Physical
41 N SPRIGG ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701
Mailing
41 SPRIGG ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 171791
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 3,350 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC is a corporation based in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 171791. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Cape Girardeau, MO. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MO (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Mack is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,512 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,512 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,512 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 11, 2003 to Nov 4, 2004 (451 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 23, 2003 to Sep 23, 2003 (123 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81819939 Jun 6, 2024 MO 3 SIKESTON MO
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 00J9RW · 1M2N277Y6KW010449
0 — No
80672515 Jan 22, 2024 MO 2 CAPE GIRARDEAU MO
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 01J0RW · 1M2P270C31M057164
3 392.2, 392.16-D, 393.95A1 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000068488 Jul 10, 2017 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000045461 Nov 1, 2011 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000037329 Dec 28, 2009 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000013921 Feb 17, 2005 MO 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (2 dockets)
common
MC145287
N
—
View full authority record →
common
MC367001
Active
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC145287 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 4, 2004 MC367001-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 14, 2003 MC367001-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60543811 91X $1,000,000 Nov 8, 2024 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60541348 BIPD/Primary — Nov 8, 2023 Nov 8, 2024 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60541348 BIPD/Primary — Nov 8, 2023 Dec 19, 2024 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60536088 BIPD/Primary — Nov 8, 2022 Nov 8, 2023 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB004644 BIPD/Primary — Jul 23, 2022 Dec 15, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB004644 BIPD/Primary — Jul 23, 2022 Nov 8, 2022 REPLACED
AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY ACP BAA 7102738259 BIPD/Primary — Apr 21, 2020 Aug 17, 2022 CANCELLED
AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY ACP BAA 7102738259 BIPD/Primary — Apr 21, 2020 Jul 23, 2022 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 84MSIU4365 CARGO — Jun 29, 2007 Mar 25, 2020 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP28749A BIPD/Primary — Mar 23, 2005 Apr 21, 2020 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP28749A BIPD/Primary — Mar 23, 2005 Apr 24, 2020 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. CA 2305117 BIPD/Primary — Sep 23, 2004 Mar 23, 2005 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. CA 2305117 BIPD/Primary — Sep 23, 2004 Sep 23, 2004 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. CA 2305117-1 BIPD/Primary — Mar 23, 2004 Sep 23, 2004 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. CA 2305117-0 BIPD/Primary — Sep 23, 2003 Mar 23, 2004 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. CA 2305117-0 BIPD/Primary — Sep 23, 2003 Sep 23, 2003 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 123 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 23, 2003 to Sep 23, 2003
ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA SCP 40426117 BIPD/Primary — May 23, 2002 Feb 7, 2003 CANCELLED
ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA SCP 40426117 BIPD/Excess — May 23, 2002 May 23, 2003 CANCELLED
ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA SCP 40426117 BIPD/Primary — May 23, 2002 May 23, 2003 CANCELLED
ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA SCP 40426117 BIPD/Excess — May 23, 2002 Feb 7, 2003 CANCELLED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CAP 3 131 503 BIPD/Primary — Dec 23, 2001 May 23, 2002 REPLACED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY BA 0162128 CARGO — Sep 2, 1999 Jun 29, 2007 REPLACED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY BA 0162128 CARGO — Sep 2, 1999 Nov 2, 2007 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY BA 0162128 BIPD/Primary — Sep 2, 1999 Dec 23, 2001 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  2. Nov 8, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  3. Nov 8, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  4. Dec 15, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  5. Nov 8, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  6. Aug 17, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 1, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jul 23, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Apr 24, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Apr 23, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Apr 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. Mar 25, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Nov 2, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Oct 16, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Jun 29, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Mar 23, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
  17. Nov 4, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Sep 29, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Sep 29, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Sep 29, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. Sep 23, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
  22. Sep 23, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
  23. Apr 1, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Mar 23, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
  25. Sep 23, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
  26. Aug 11, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  27. Aug 11, 2003
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 451 days (through Nov 4, 2004)
  28. May 23, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  29. May 23, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  30. May 23, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  31. May 23, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 123 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 23, 2003)
  32. Feb 7, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  33. May 23, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  34. Dec 23, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Nov 16, 1979
    authority
    DENIED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CAPE GIRARDEAU MO MO 1 0
SIKESTON MO MO 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC

Is NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 171791 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC's safety rating? ▾
NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC based? ▾
NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 41 N SPRIGG ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri 63701. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC367001). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC operate? ▾
NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NIP KELLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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