NORMAN KEIL NURSERIES INC
DBA: NORMAN KEIL NURSERIES
Joins 27 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 2.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 14.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NORMAN KEIL NURSERIES INC (USDOT 621849) 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: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 2.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 14.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 12 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: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/621849/ 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.
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 2.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.8% (better). n=40491 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (23 → 24) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +3 (23 → 26) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
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 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 66 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 40,491 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–36 power units (±50% of this carrier's 24 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 23 26Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 23 24Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 46 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Trailex I | 1 | |
| Vacationer | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 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 | 2 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 0.61 | 1 | — | 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 (66 rows) View all 66 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87784458 | May 7, 2026 | NJ | 2 | SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87449271 | Mar 28, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87400424 | Mar 20, 2026 | NY | 3 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87022886 | Feb 10, 2026 | NY | 2 | EAST ROCKAWAY NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86598081 | Dec 11, 2025 | NY | 3 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86587283 | Dec 10, 2025 | NY | 3 | YAPHANK NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86338000 | Nov 15, 2025 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE EAST BOUND |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86152442 | Oct 20, 2025 | NY | 3 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86039784 | Oct 8, 2025 | NY | 3 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85963992 | Sep 30, 2025 | NY | 1 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85949039 | Sep 27, 2025 | NY | 3 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85903009 | Sep 23, 2025 | NY | 3 | MANHASSET NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85834218 | Sep 15, 2025 | NY | 3 | UNIONDALE NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85794659 | Sep 10, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85086516 | Jun 24, 2025 | NY | 2 | FISHKILL NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.201B-FR | No |
| 85021141 | Jun 20, 2025 | PA | 1 | 1300 BLOCK OF WILMINGTON PIKE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85013207 | Jun 16, 2025 | NY | 3 | YAPHANK NY |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Vacationer
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0 | — | No |
| 85005571 | Jun 14, 2025 | NY | 3 | WESTBURY NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84991046 | Jun 12, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 84981398 | Jun 12, 2025 | NY | 2 | YAPHANK NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84900768 | Jun 7, 2025 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84812424 | May 28, 2025 | NJ | 2 | PISCATAWAY WEIGHT STATION |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 84748386 | May 22, 2025 | CT | 3 | BRANFORD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84737655 | May 15, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 83332538 | Dec 5, 2024 | PA | 3 | EXTON PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI0000634455 | Jun 22, 2021 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP40707920 | Apr 14, 2021 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP39310200 | Oct 15, 2020 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3845491600 | Jun 24, 2020 | NY | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3820378600 | Dec 2, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3797724700 | Jul 12, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP28621980 | Sep 6, 2017 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3677047500 | Jun 15, 2017 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3581621800 | Jul 2, 2015 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0008076379 | May 5, 2008 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3146931600 | Apr 26, 2005 | NY | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| NJ1997004737 | Dec 4, 1997 | NJ | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAINVIEW NY | NY | 10 | 0 |
| PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | 4 | 0 |
| YAPHANK NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| BRANFORD | CT | 2 | 0 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 2 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 2 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| WEST HARTFORD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| WINDSOR | CT | 1 | 0 |
| H-ATTLEBORO | MA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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66 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Cancel desk
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.