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Carrier profile · USDOT 1550535 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Adam Nelson

DBA Adam Nelson Farms · Wakonda, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesAgriculture
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 661-1224
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
30K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesAgriculture
Annual mileage
30,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1550535
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Adam Nelson
DBA
Adam Nelson Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 6, 2006
Last MCS-150
Sep 10, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Adam Nelson's USDOT number?

Adam Nelson's USDOT number is 1550535.

Is Adam Nelson authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Adam Nelson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Adam Nelson's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 10, 2025.

Where is Adam Nelson located?

Adam Nelson is located at 6 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD, 57073. Phone: (605) 661-1224.

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