NORTHEAST LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE INC
USDOT 3166230 • DBA: NELTS INC • 128 OAK ST, WESTERLY, RI, 02891
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | May 4, 2021 |
| Apr 1, 2019 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Sep 14, 2020 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.7A-MC | No proof of financial responsibility | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 84404045 | H-NORTH ATTLEBORO | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLUCR, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 84206130 | H-CANTON | MA | Level 3 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIRP, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 83413203 | H-WORCESTER | MA | Level 3 | DIAC SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A1, 393.95K-EE | Yes |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 80855889 | SOCIAL CIRCLE GA | GA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 79836804 | RIGHT SHOULDER, WEST OF X25 | CT | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 78362289 | TWO LANE RURAL ROAD | GA | Level 3 | — | 2 | 392.2, 392.4(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | 95-N | ...804539 | NORTHEAST LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE INC |
| Aug 3, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORWICH | 395-N | ...B27148 | NELTS INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI-2021-0032-US1203 | Nov 1, 2021 | 385.325(c) | $3,480 | HM Carrier/Shipper |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records