Nelly's Express INC
Rockford, IL
Profile data updated Jul 10, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
30
Power Units
30
Drivers
FMCSA since 2016 (10 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NELLY'S EXPRESS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2016. Based in Rockford, IL, they operate a fleet of 30 power units with 30 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler and Movers.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Nelly's Express INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 5 | 25 | 0 | 30 |
| Trailers | 10 | 20 | 0 | 30 |
Fleet Size Classification: 5,001+ Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Nelly's Express INC is authorized to transport the following 12 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 30
MCS-150 Mileage: 949,500 miles (2025)
Driver Information
30
Total Drivers
30
CDL Drivers
30
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NELLY'S EXPRESS INC
28 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Great Dane Trailers, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 14 SEMI-TRAILER, 14 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 42.9% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 14 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 50% |
Vehicle makes (15 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | 32% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 4 | 14% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 7% |
| Wabash Nat | 2 | 7% |
| Hyun | 1 | 4% |
| Great Dane | 1 | 4% |
| Volvo | 1 | 4% |
| Util | 1 | 4% |
| Stou | 1 | 4% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 4% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 4% |
| Wanc | 1 | 4% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 4% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 4% |
| Gdan | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 28 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF03CY | FL | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 5345426 | ME | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| P1245275 | IL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 1048343ST | IL | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| P1298949 | IL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1047416ST | IL | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| P953070 | IL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 484962ST | IL | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| P1332101 | IL | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 1007090ST | IL | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 987608ST | IL | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| TEMP | IL | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| NONE | IL | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| P941564 | IL | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 925483ST | IL | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| P946375 | IL | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2025 |
| 468005ST | IL | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2025 |
| P753007 | IL | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 592117ST | IL | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| TE5745 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2025 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: IL (22) · NC (4) · ME (1) · FL (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 28)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
25
Inspections
24 months
43
Violations
Total found
12
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+26.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/13/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | IN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/21/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/30/2026 | IL | Full | 6 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/18/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/16/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/05/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/08/2025 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | GRT03262A | $1 Million | 06/13/2023 |
View Insurance History (4 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0173390001 | 06/13/2021 | 06/13/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN283585 | 04/17/2021 | 06/13/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3817711 | 06/13/2016 | 06/13/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN215471 | 06/13/2017 | 04/17/2021 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | MI | TROY, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/02/2024 | IN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/15/2024 | OH | FAIRFIELD, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/27/2024 | IL | Bridgeview, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NELLY'S EXPRESS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NELLY'S EXPRESS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler and Movers.
Is NELLY'S EXPRESS INC's authority currently active?
NELLY'S EXPRESS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NELLY'S EXPRESS INC been in business?
NELLY'S EXPRESS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2016, making their authority approximately 10 years, 3 months old.
Where is NELLY'S EXPRESS INC located?
NELLY'S EXPRESS INC is physically located at 5330 AMERICAN RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109-6300.
Roadside Inspection History 25 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NELLY'S EXPRESS INC has been inspected 25 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IL, OH, IN. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 24%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 396.3A1-BALAC — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-13 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-18 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-01-16 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-05 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-08 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-08 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-23 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-18 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-17 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-12-18 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-12-03 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-19 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | OOS · 6 |
| 2024-11-06 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2024-07-31 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 2 |
| 2024-07-30 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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