NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC
USDOT 336944 • 708 BLAIR MILL ROAD, WILLOW GROVE, PA, 19090
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 159 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from latest 100 of 159 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.301A1-HMMS | Hazmat marking on packages defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7-CDPHNU | Coupling - Semi-Trailer pintle hook not in use when required | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (159 inspections)
Showing 50 of 159
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...693912 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAINFIELD TWP | LONG LAKE | ...KK0714 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DEERFIELD TWP | RIVER | ...JN4034 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Jul 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CLAIR TWP | S GREENMOUNT | ...001156 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | RT 220 (VIRGINIA AVE) | ...692857 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Sage Twp | M-18 | ...KP3133 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMNER TWP | FERRIS | ...F04837 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Jun 15, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BEAVER CREEK TWP | GRAYLING | ...JU9545 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| May 7, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MT FOREST TWP | STANDISH | ...F05966 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Apr 5, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT LAUREL TWP | BURLINGTON COUNTY 612 | ...JN3964 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MUNCIE | US 35 N | ...JN3857 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Nov 8, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORLANDO | N BUENA VISTA AVE | ...728366 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARGOS | US 31 | ...A90328 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...b12660 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARYLAND HEIGHTS | CST DORSETT RD | ...402890 | NELSONS TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Apr 18, 2022 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: 17 83101364 | ...FX4461 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Jan 17, 2022 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | READFIELD | MAIN ST | ...041423 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Dec 3, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRYAN | E 3500 STATE HWY 21 | ...C51516 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Oct 20, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...041601 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Sep 17, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRYAN | N 3400 TEXAS AVE | ...041420 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BUSHNELL | CR-673 | ...689146 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Aug 8, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN TWP | LINCOLN | ...JN3969 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| May 10, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAXATAWNY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0222 N | ...D01621 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Mar 30, 2021 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LORAIN | ERIE AV | ...F03020 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | STOCKBRIDGE | 20 PROSPECT HILL RD | ...KD7683 | NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records