Nutshell Enterprises Safety Record

DOT# 4114828 · Allentown, PA 18104 · 8452636929

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/11/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Nutshell Enterprises (DOT# 4114828) in Allentown, Pennsylvania has 34 inspections on record with 81 violations and a 8.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

34 Inspections
8.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
23 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 8.8%
Carrier: 8.8% (3 of 34) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 47.1%
Carrier: 47.1% (16 of 34) National: 6.4%
59% OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Pennsylvania
28% crash rate better than 28% of carriers in Pennsylvania

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

81 total violations across 34 inspections
19 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21
Unsafe Driving
22
Hours of Service
24
Driver Fitness
7
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
6

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 24 states
Level 1: 7 (21%) Level 2: 13 (38%) Level 3: 14 (41%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/11/2026 MN 2 0 0
03/10/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/05/2026 WV 3 0 0
02/23/2026 PA 2 0 0
02/22/2026 GA 3 0 1
02/21/2026 CO 3 0 0
02/21/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/18/2026 NM 2 0 1
02/03/2026 TN 3 0 0
01/31/2026 AR 3 0 0
12-FEB-26 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
12-FEB-26 TX 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1572490
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Accredited Specialty Insurance Company $750 08/07/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 23
Drivers 25
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/09/2023
MCS-150 Filed 20260326 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,910,000
Address 4905 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104