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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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NELSON TREE SERVICE LLC
USDOT 336944 · EIN 31-0998373
680 BLAIR MILL ROAD, HORSHAM, PA, 19044
(215) 784-4444 · TIMOTHY POWELL
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
763 / 1150
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
100 / 608
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance434 pts
Unsafe Driving166 pts
Other31 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 84 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 76 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 26 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 24 | |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
NY39
KY12
MI10
TX7
IL5
PA5
WV4
MA4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.24 | 0.24 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.99 | 4.17 | ≈50–54% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.04 | 0.05 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 2 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 Hamilton County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hamilton County, IL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 67% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Other 6%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 72% (7 OOS) · Brakes 8% (4 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 7%
• 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 36 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: 11 inspections, 30 violations, 5 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LIL ×3, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.993).
2. Other12 viol · 3 OOS · 40%
393.48A ×4, 391.11B4-CLHA, 392.2-NCDLR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 7%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.18).
Repeat offenders: 393.48A ×4, 393.9A-LIL ×3, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2, 393.9 ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ||
| 12/18/2025 | PLAINFIELD TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/19/2025 | DEERFIELD TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/18/2025 | ST CLAIR TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 04/25/2025 | VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/28/2024 | Sage Twp, MI | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
43 incomplete vehicle29 trailer11 truck
Company profile
Officer
TIMOTHY POWELL
Annual mileage
13.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
625
Registered since
1988-12-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 37 carriers
Shares identifiers with 37 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT LLC | 101328 | 1 VINs | strong |
| ADVANCED POWER & LIGHTING LLC | 498099 | strong | |
| ALS OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC | 1267922 | email, phone | strong |
| AMERICAN LIGHTING & SIGNALIZATION LLC | 1226891 | email, phone | strong |
| ARBORMETRICS SOLUTIONS LLC | 4262273 | email, phone | strong |
| ASPLUNDH BRUSH CONTROL LLC | 1073941 | email, phone | strong |
| ASPLUNDH CANADA ULC | 3330022 | strong | |
| ASPLUNDH CONSTRUCTION LLC | 801600 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
13.5M mi reported (2024)
12/16/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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