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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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NVB EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 1342922 · EIN 77-0358606
2660 S EAST AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93706
(559) 496-3500 · KENNETH NELSON
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
35 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 105
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance104 pts
Other9 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45A-BLHF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.95K-EE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
CA27
NM3
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.22 | 2.22 | ≈23–27% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Kings County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kings County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 56% · Tires 19% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 13%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 50%
393.9A-LBL, 393.95A1, 393.9A-LSML
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.665).
2. Other3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH NELSON
Recordable crash rate
10 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2005-03-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 NELSON FARMS INC | 2317640 | officer | strong |
| BERNARD E JENKINS | 2349281 | officer | strong |
| DKN FARMS LLC | 2836231 | officer | strong |
| ELITE LOGISTICS SOUTH LLC | 3339705 | officer | strong |
| KEN NELSON TRANSPORT LTD | 1710778 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH LEE NELSON | 1435842 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH NELSON | 2163683 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH NELSON | 2798405 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: KENNETH NELSON (USDOT 519033, 1993).
Activity history (recent)
01/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
03/08/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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