NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC
WILLOW GROVE, PA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 166 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC (USDOT 336944) 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 Officer(s): TIMOTHY POWELL (Company officer); JOSEPH ZITO (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 166 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/336944/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1% vs peer median 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 16.1% (better). n=968 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 729 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 751 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 166 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 170 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.04% | 7.29% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC is a corporation based in WILLOW GROVE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 336944. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 763 power units and 1,150 drivers, with 170 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.
NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC is a large fleet, operating 763 power units and 1,150 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Willow Grove, PA. Across 103 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.7% out-of-service rate, with 9 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
103 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 84% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (39) and KY (16), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
9.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 763 power units (large fleet) and 1,150 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 968 ACTIVE carriers operating 381–1,145 power units (±50% of this carrier's 763 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 34 | 4 | 11.8% | May 21, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.03 | 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 | 14 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | — | 3.65 | 4 | — | 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 (170 rows) View all 170 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88408212 | Jul 13, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 393.43D, 396.3A1BOS, 393.48A | Yes |
| 88371347 | Jul 9, 2026 | WV | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.16B-DPASS, 392.16-D | No |
| 88323163 | Jul 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88291523 | Jul 1, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88222925 | Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88120626 | Jun 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Frt
|
1 | 392.2AU | No |
| 88119835 | Jun 10, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2AU | No |
| 88120301 | Jun 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Frt
|
2 | 393.9, 392.2RG | No |
| 88055255 | Jun 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 390.21(a) | No |
| 88017127 | Jun 2, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87932583 | May 21, 2026 | NY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87528875 | Apr 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | TALLAHASSEE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87512611 | Apr 3, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | — | No |
| 87406734 | Mar 25, 2026 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87421212 | Mar 24, 2026 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87413185 | Mar 20, 2026 | NY | 3 | HASTINGS NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87282545 | Mar 12, 2026 | NY | 2 | MASSENA NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87064979 | Feb 16, 2026 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87042105 | Feb 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | PRESTONSBURG |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87017601 | Feb 10, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9 | No |
| 86865544 | Jan 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 86726188 | Jan 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86763205 | Jan 6, 2026 | NY | 3 | HASTINGS NY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86684594 | Dec 31, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSI | No |
| 86632155 | Dec 20, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
Recent Crashes (166 rows) View all 166 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7D6BHQE1ME | Jan 27, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0003688496 | Dec 18, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003599476 | Sep 19, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILU190591011 | Jul 18, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0251175015 | Apr 25, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003335036 | Oct 28, 2024 | MI | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003278864 | Sep 5, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003220391 | Jun 15, 2024 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003183182 | May 7, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0000010095 | Apr 5, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904472016 | Mar 14, 2024 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8972954803 | Nov 8, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904274005 | Apr 26, 2023 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3975159500 | Mar 13, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000098160 | Aug 5, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP44212420 | Apr 18, 2022 | NY | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MEC00S002700 | Jan 17, 2022 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX66P9HQE1VZ | Dec 3, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NYSP42409790 | Oct 20, 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX64MAHQE1N5 | Sep 17, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2445677501 | Aug 30, 2021 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002348562 | Aug 8, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA104344800X | May 10, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0213059917 | Mar 30, 2021 | OH | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MA1003940825 | Mar 8, 2021 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARD | KY | 11 | 1 |
| HASTINGS NY | NY | 9 | 0 |
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 8 | 0 |
| BETSY LAYNE | KY | 4 | 0 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 3 | 0 |
| WATERTOWN NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| ALLEN CITY | KY | 2 | 0 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 2 | 0 |
| ROAD | MI | 2 | 0 |
| MERRIMACK | NH | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 8 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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