NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC
HORSHAM, PA
Joins 90 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- 2 fatalities on crash record 166 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 166 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/336944/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 336944
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: TIMOTHY POWELL
Company officer 2: JOSEPH ZITO
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Machinery / Large Objects
Utilities
Other (VEGETATION MANAGEMENT UTILITY CONTRACTOR)
Based in HORSHAM, PA
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100
Driver OOS 1% vs peer median 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 15.9% (better). n=1014 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.
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Recent changes
- DBA NELSON TREE SERVICE INC → — · Sep 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical street 708 BLAIR MILL ROAD → 680 BLAIR MILL ROAD · Sep 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical city WILLOW GROVE → HORSHAM · Sep 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- DBA — → NELSON TREE SERVICE INC · Aug 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
336944
In FMCSA records since
Dec 16, 1988 (~37y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
TIMOTHY POWELL
Company officer 2
JOSEPH ZITO
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Utilities, Other (VEGETATION MANAGEMENT UTILITY CONTRACTOR)
Fleet size
763 units
Drivers
1,150
Annual mileage
13,535,375 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (215) 784-4444
Email: [email protected]
Physical
680 BLAIR MILL ROAD
HORSHAM, PA 19090
Mailing
708 BLAIR MIL ROAD
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
336944
In FMCSA records since
Dec 16, 1988 (~37y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
13,535,375 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
vs
23.4%
-10.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%
vs
6.7%
-5.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.72
vs
1.80
-1.08
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 176 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.33% | 7.78% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
763
Drivers
1,150
Inspections
176
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
12.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
6
166 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 12.5% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,014 ACTIVE carriers operating 381–1,145 power units (±50% of this carrier's 763 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.3%
Median across 1,014 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
12.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.9%
Median across 1,014 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -3.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 4 tracked changes on record. · 2 address changes
Record Changes
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DBA NELSON TREE SERVICE INC —FMCSA Company Census
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Physical street 708 BLAIR MILL ROAD 680 BLAIR MILL ROADFMCSA Company Census
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Physical city WILLOW GROVE HORSHAMFMCSA Company Census
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DBA — NELSON TREE SERVICE INCNot reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
2023-12
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | May 21, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2026 |
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 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | — | 3.74 | 4 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (176 rows) View all 176 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89214566 | Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX | — | 1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 89066552 | Sep 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88898296 | Sep 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
10 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-NCDLR, 391.11B4-CLHA | Yes |
| 88668092 | Aug 11, 2026 | NH | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88628247 | Aug 6, 2026 | MI | 3 | I-94EB@WATER ST |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88583113 | Aug 1, 2026 | NJ | 3 | MANSFIELD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 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 |
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 |
| TX | TX | 3 | 2 |
| ALLEN CITY | KY | 2 | 0 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 2 | 0 |
| ROAD | MI | 2 | 0 |
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 | 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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