Carrier profile · USDOT 1676563 · MC1030547 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Christopher Nelsen

DBA Nelsen Farms · Mission Hill, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2007
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesAgricultural Products
5
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
84K
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
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
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1030547
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 3, 2025Liability (BIPD) · State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesAgricultural Products
Annual mileage
83,637 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1676563
MC / docket
MC-1030547
Legal name
Christopher Nelsen
DBA
Nelsen Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 13, 2007
Last MCS-150
Feb 2, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Christopher Nelsen's USDOT number?

Christopher Nelsen's USDOT number is 1676563 and its docket number is MC1030547.

Is Christopher Nelsen authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Christopher Nelsen's safety record?

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

How big is Christopher Nelsen's fleet?

5 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 2, 2026.

What insurance does Christopher Nelsen carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co..

Where is Christopher Nelsen located?

Christopher Nelsen is located at 30723 444TH Ave, Mission Hill, SD, 57046. Phone: (605) 661-7417.

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