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Carrier profile · USDOT 1601892 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joel Nelson

DBA Nelson Farms · Lyle, MN · Interstate carrier · Since 2007
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (507) 438-2425
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
7,500
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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.

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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
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
7,500 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1601892
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Joel Nelson
DBA
Nelson Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 30, 2007
Last MCS-150
Feb 26, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
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 Joel Nelson's USDOT number?

Joel Nelson's USDOT number is 1601892.

Is Joel Nelson authorized to operate?

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

What is Joel Nelson's safety record?

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

How big is Joel Nelson's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 26, 2026.

Where is Joel Nelson located?

Joel Nelson is located at 10186 572ND Ave, Lyle, MN, 55953. Phone: (507) 438-2425.

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