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Carrier profile · USDOT 778154 · MC426904 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Nelson

DBA R & N Recycling · Sturgis, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionScrap Metal
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 347-5785
2
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
28 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% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC426904
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 3, 2003Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionScrap Metal
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
778154
MC / docket
MC-426904
Legal name
James Nelson
DBA
R & N Recycling
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 26, 1998
Last MCS-150
Jun 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
Yes
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.
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 778154 and its docket number is MC426904.

Is James Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Nelson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Nelson's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 23, 2025.

What insurance does James Nelson carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is James Nelson located?

James Nelson is located at 3150 Whitewood Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785. Phone: (605) 347-5785.

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