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Freight Carrier · Allentown, PA

NUTSHELL ENTERPRISES

Name: NUTSHELL ENTERPRISES
Address: 4905 TILGHMAN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104, US
Telephone: (845) 263-6929

4905 TILGHMAN ST · Allentown, PA 18104

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1572490
USDOT #4114828 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NUTSHELL ENTERPRISES is a Allentown, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1572490 and their USDOT number is 4114828.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/30/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name NUTSHELLUS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 500,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 23.35 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.68 8 Vehicle Maintenance 6.41 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.63 3

Inspection Summary

29
Total
10
Clean
19
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 11

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NUTSHELL ENTERPRISES
4905 TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Mailing Address

NUTSHELLUS INC
25 GOSHEN RD
CHESTER, NY 10918

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NUTSHELL ENTERPRISES

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 11

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 14

Hours of Service 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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