NESS & CAMPBELL CRANE INC
133-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Hillsboro, OR. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 78066
- MC
- MC889215
- Based
- Hillsboro, OR
- Contact
- 5032833111 · k.clough@nesscampbell.com
What this carrier is
NESS & CAMPBELL CRANE INC is a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Hillsboro, OR. Operating footprint: 133 power units, 150 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC889215 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects and other: truck cranes. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 1, 2004).
Fleet composition on file: 62 owned trucks, 71 owned tractors, 300 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: 66 motor carriers operating 133 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service 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 | 29 | 52.82 | 54.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 21.55 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.63 | 61.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 87.34 | 48.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.18 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 133-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 78066: 65 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in OR.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 40 |
| Total violations | 85 (19 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Feb 10, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, and other: truck cranes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (300 trailers against 71 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 66 peer carriers operating 133 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 33 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 85 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 133 power units on file.
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