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NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC

NELSON TREE SERVICE INC

  • 336944
  • 763
  • 1,150
  • 101

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.22 Not Public 0 4.16 0 Not Public 0.03
On-Road Performance Detail
15
9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
826.7
Straight Carrier
Not Public
101
0
101-500 relevant driver inspections
64
26
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
101
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
101
1
101-500 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 69

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 5 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 3 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.82(a)1 Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
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 when medical certification is required. 1 1 1 Driver Fitness
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.209D-STBSP Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
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 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.40F-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.43(d) No or defective automatic trailer brake 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle 3 3 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60E Windshield - Obstructed 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 4 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 4 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 3 3 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 3 2 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9B-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 1 1 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.7-CDPHNU Coupling - Semi-Trailer, pintle hook not in use, when required 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 101

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
7/13/2026 IL5005100532 IL PHV8106 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 2  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.43(d) No or defective automatic trailer brake (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
7/13/2026 NYSPT3022078 NY 2948939 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
7/9/2026 WVPSC0060620 WV 2773021 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 7  
7/3/2026 FL2516003964 FL 2773949 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
7/1/2026 MIMANIJ02150 MI 2581885 MI STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
6/23/2026 TXV262415437 TX 3739920 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/16/2026 NYSPD3061889 NY 70601MN NY STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
6/10/2026 IL5005350726 IL PKL6150 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/10/2026 IL5004920110 IL 2772772 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/9/2026 IL5004960496 IL 3013181 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
6/3/2026 TXV262247587 TX 3739920 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/2/2026 MIWASCC01369 MI 3823693 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
5/21/2026 NYD305401591 NY 3939319 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
5/6/2026 NYSPT3141896 NY 3191329 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
4/23/2026 NYD700500786 NY 2772323 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
4/9/2026 NYD700500758 NY 2773066 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.209D-STBSP Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
4/9/2026 NYSPB3021846 NY 3515172 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
393.40F-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
4/7/2026 FL2516003794 FL 3660100 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
4/3/2026 MIGENTC03291 MI 2585507 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 7  
3/25/2026 KYS199002986 KY 3883941 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/24/2026 MIMANIJ02076 MI 2977455 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
3/20/2026 NYSPD3061648 NY 3686832 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/12/2026 NYD700500688 NY 17372NG NY STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
2/16/2026 MIMANIJ02049 MI 2581885 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
2/13/2026 KY4286010034 KY 3883941 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
2/10/2026 IL4127090751 IL 2772969 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
1/20/2026 TXV262178527 TX 2581610 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
1/7/2026 KYCV44861206 KY PMQ2405 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
1/6/2026 NYSPD3011486 NY 3592637 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
12/31/2025 KYCV44861193 KY 3819705 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 6  
12/20/2025 PAM609535440 PA 3667532 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
12/10/2025 TXV252135992 TX 3853963 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
11/5/2025 MACW00004112 MA ZMB6424 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
11/3/2025 NYSPD3071461 NY 3592637 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
10/29/2025 MAEA00000370 MA 3423890 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
10/22/2025 KYS199002532 KY PKG2714 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
10/14/2025 NYSPC3040633 NY 3436101 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/2/2025 NYSPB3021404 NY 2818565 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/29/2025 WVPSC1350897 WV 2898939 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
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 (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
9/26/2025 TXV252009378 TX 2581610 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
9/24/2025 KYCV44713322 KY 3099088 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/18/2025 NYSPT3121252 NY 2950875 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/9/2025 MIWORDN05699 MI PLR9509 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/4/2025 KYCV43484771 KY PJX3220 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/4/2025 NYSPD3051110 NY PMT1916 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/4/2025 WVPSC1600358 WV PKL6158 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
9/2/2025 KYCV43484758 KY 2772649 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/2/2025 MIROLLJ02856 MI 2772569 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
8/28/2025 PAM131000204 PA 2772757 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
8/27/2025 KYCV43484732 KY 3093678 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
8/26/2025 WI9970000082 WI 2772338 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
7/31/2025 PAM681000089 PA 2584244 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/29/2025 OH3272000956 OH 2773037 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/29/2025 NYSPE3000180 NY 38802NB NY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
7/17/2025 NYSPD3080959 NY 3592637 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/10/2025 NYSPC3040441 NY 3101065 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/9/2025 NYSPC3011004 NY 3682177 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
7/8/2025 WI9922000292 WI 2580748 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/1/2025 WVPSC1531252 WV 3375049 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/27/2025 MIMCKEN00074 MI 2776264 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9B-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured 2  
6/23/2025 NYSPD3031083 NY 2673288 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
6/9/2025 KYS199002038 KY PMQ2408 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 2  
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
6/9/2025 KYCV42866409 KY PMQ2400 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
6/6/2025 NYSPD3030999 NY 3683701 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/4/2025 NYD103500201 NY 3099650 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/12/2025 IN4956001009 IN 192847H IL STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/15/2025 NYSPB4020131 NY 86000NB NY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective 3  
4/7/2025 WI9999000185 WI 2580748 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/25/2025 KYCV44860578 KY 3668447 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/18/2025 NYSPD3010700 NY 3592637 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/27/2025 OH1827000005 OH 2772290 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
2/21/2025 PAM175000022 PA 3669112 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/19/2025 NYSPC3010475 NY 2856807 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/24/2025 PAXL00074819 PA ZNN1240 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
1/16/2025 MADD00002015 MA 3241661 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/16/2025 MACW00003483 MA 2776009 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/15/2025 NYD808600775 NY 3035795 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/13/2025 NYSPC3060022 NY 3013495 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/13/2025 NYSPC3050264 NY 2948939 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
1/13/2025 NYSPD3070344 NY 3099088 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/9/2025 NYSPD3070332 NY 3660554 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/7/2025 NYSPD3010439 NY 3660554 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/17/2024 VA6164000103 VA 3422196 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/13/2024 NYSPD3030400 NY 3683701 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/5/2024 NYSPF3070308 NY 2772923 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective 3  
396.7-CDPHNU Coupling - Semi-Trailer, pintle hook not in use, when required (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.60E Windshield - Obstructed 1  
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
11/22/2024 NYSPB3090164 NY 2978698 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
11/19/2024 LALAPO000416 LA PJW5289 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/19/2024 NYD305400511 NY 3592637 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/7/2024 VA5910006729 VA 2772977 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/1/2024 MIMCCLC02754 MI PJY2596 OH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
10/16/2024 NC0006692283 NC 2773039 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.82(a)1 Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV 10  
10/9/2024 NYSPB3040056 NY 3655980 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/7/2024 NYSPB3070048 NY 2772323 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/19/2024 VA6164000062 VA 3422196 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/11/2024 WVPSC0370631 WV 2772702 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/11/2024 PAM279000044 PA 3348578 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/10/2024 IL3998591748 IL 2772671 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/13/2024 NYSPWB030992 NY 91545ND NY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/9/2024 NYSPB0333618 NY 3012642 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/8/2024 KYCV43484102 KY ZNN1244 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations 6  
8/6/2024 TXV241501312 TX 2581610 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 7

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
1/27/2026 TX7D6BHQE1ME TX 3685153 IN 0 1 No No 2 2 4
12/18/2025 MI0003688496 MI 2776025 IN 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
9/19/2025 MI0003599476 MI 2776265 IN 0 1 Yes No 2 2 4
7/18/2025 ILU190591011 IL 2776253 IN 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
4/25/2025 VA0251175015 VA 2773025 IN 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
10/28/2024 MI0003335036 MI 3363934 IN 0 3 Yes No 2 1 2
9/5/2024 MI0003278864 MI 3088345 IN 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

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