Carrier profile · USDOT 628892 · MC-302037 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Nelson

DBA Nelson & Nelson · Magnolia, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1996
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
3,000
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
3,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
628892
MC / docket
MC-302037
Legal name
James Nelson
DBA
Nelson & Nelson
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 31, 1996
Last MCS-150
Apr 2, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (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 James Nelson's USDOT number?

James Nelson's USDOT number is 628892 and its docket number is MC-302037.

Is James Nelson authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is James Nelson's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Nelson's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 2, 2025.

Where is James Nelson located?

James Nelson is located at 838 200TH Avenue, Magnolia, MN, 56158. Phone: (507) 227-9148.

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