NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3718802
MC Number
1308134
Fleet Size
1
Total Drivers
1
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 16, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in VINTON, Virginia, operating 1 power unit with 1 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 50.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 2 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Virginia is 15.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.9% across 24,865 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
2
Total
50%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 29, 2021
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT #3718802) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC has 2 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC operate?
NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC operates 1 power unit with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC located?
NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC is based in VINTON, Virginia at 3062 SAUNDERS RD, 24179. Phone: (540) 206-8494.
What are NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rates?
NELMS FAMILY TRANSPORT LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 50.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.