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Carrier profile · USDOT 887377 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Larry James Nelson

Buffalo, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2000
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 375-3719
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
500
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesLivestock Water
Annual mileage
500 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
887377
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Larry James Nelson
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 15, 2000
Last MCS-150
Jul 14, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Larry James Nelson's USDOT number?

Larry James Nelson's USDOT number is 887377.

Is Larry James Nelson authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Larry James Nelson's safety record?

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

How big is Larry James Nelson's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 14, 2025.

Where is Larry James Nelson located?

Larry James Nelson is located at 12076 Dillon Rd, Buffalo, SD, 57720. Phone: (605) 375-3719.

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