NEL SERVICES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NEL SERVICES INC (USDOT 3376576) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): JOHN C WHITE (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3376576/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144026 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceMSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INCPolicy effective Jul 18, 2025
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Process Agent1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1083153ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 21.43% | 28.57% | — |
| 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
NEL SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3376576. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
NEL SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 41.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (11) and MD (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
41.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Volvo, Unknown, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,026 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 12 | 6 | 50.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 22, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 2.60 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 4.71 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 15.00 | 15 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88356240 | Jul 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88164448 | Jun 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 87935608 | May 22, 2026 | DE | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87843889 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.7A-D, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85860845 | Sep 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84998993 | Jun 18, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84596562 | May 5, 2025 | PA | 2 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 84115750 | Mar 10, 2025 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83635592 | Jan 16, 2025 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83470208 | Dec 23, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 82998036 | Oct 23, 2024 | PA | 3 | BETHLEHEM PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 82987177 | Oct 22, 2024 | PA | 1 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 82789112 | Sep 26, 2024 | PA | 1 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.209(e) | Yes |
| 82594291 | Sep 4, 2024 | PA | 1 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.201(a), 393.100(b) | Yes |
| 81886717 | Jun 17, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81838900 | Jun 6, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21T(b)(2), 392.2 | No |
| 80745783 | Jan 31, 2024 | PA | 3 | 500 E HUNTING PARK AVE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80592921 | Jan 10, 2024 | PA | 3 | ON STREET RD AT ITS INTERSECTI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 78848125 | Jun 8, 2023 | NJ | 2 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 393.75(c), 393.9(a), 390.3(e) | Yes |
| 78837996 | Jun 8, 2023 | MD | 2 | KENT COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78817636 | Jun 5, 2023 | VA | 2 | DUMFRIES SCALES NORTH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 390.21T(c) | Yes |
| 78473677 | Apr 26, 2023 | PA | 3 | ON WALT WHITMAN BRG AT ITS INT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11(b)(4), 392.16(a), 390.21T(b) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY3857163500 | Sep 28, 2020 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
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| Jan 7, 2022 | MC1083153-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC | TRP1000007-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 18, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000098-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03886213 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 30, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03886213 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2022 | May 30, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03886213 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2022 | Feb 7, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 21, 2025
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Jul 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 30, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 7, 2022
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Feb 13, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | 10 | 4 |
| KENT COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| 500 E HUNTING PARK AVE | PA | 1 | 0 |
| BETHLEHEM PA | PA | 1 | 1 |
| ON STREET RD AT ITS INTERSECTI | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON WALT WHITMAN BRG AT ITS INT | PA | 1 | 1 |
| DUMFRIES SCALES NORTH | VA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC
91X policy on file
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OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLC
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