Carrier profile · USDOT 778706 · MC348385 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Duane Nelson

DBA Duane Nelson Trucking · Rock Falls, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
61K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
Satisfactory (2015)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC348385
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 23, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
60,765 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
778706
MC / docket
MC-348385
Legal name
Duane Nelson
DBA
Duane Nelson Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 28, 1998
Last MCS-150
May 15, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Duane Nelson's USDOT number?

Duane Nelson's USDOT number is 778706 and its docket number is MC348385.

Is Duane Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Duane Nelson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Duane Nelson's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 15, 2024.

What insurance does Duane Nelson carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Duane Nelson located?

Duane Nelson is located at 8920 Hoover Rd, Rock Falls, IL, 61071. Phone: (815) 625-4706.

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