MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC
124-unit auto hauler based in Springfield, OR. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 11064
- MC
- MC231689
- Based
- Springfield, OR
- Contact
- 5417460303 · rick@nbtrucking.com
What this carrier is
MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC is a large-fleet auto hauler based in Springfield, OR. Operating footprint: 124 power units, 80 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC231689 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, beverages, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 24, 2011).
Fleet composition on file: 16 owned trucks, 108 owned tractors, 171 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 81 motor carriers operating 124 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 27 | 50.95 | 53.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 17.02 | 29.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.55 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 103.23 | 78.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 3.00 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 124-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 11064: 58 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 1, 2026 in OR.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 21 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 |
| Total violations | 77 (24 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 25, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (171 trailers against 108 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 81 peer carriers operating 124 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 44 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 12 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 77 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet auto hauler running local lanes with 124 power units on file.
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