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Carrier profile · USDOT 2558216 · MC-926209 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Howard Nelson

DBA Mike Nelson Hauling · Newland, NC · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2014
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionTrees-Shrubs-Wood Chips
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (828) 387-1529
5
Power units
4
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
9,000
Annual miles
11 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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 55.56 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

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
5
Power units
5
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionTrees-Shrubs-Wood Chips
Annual mileage
9,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2558216
MC / docket
MC-926209
Legal name
Michael Howard Nelson
DBA
Mike Nelson Hauling
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Nov 14, 2014
Last MCS-150
Jun 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
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 Michael Howard Nelson's USDOT number?

Michael Howard Nelson's USDOT number is 2558216 and its docket number is MC-926209.

Is Michael Howard Nelson authorized to operate?

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

What is Michael Howard Nelson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Michael Howard Nelson's fleet?

5 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 23, 2025.

Where is Michael Howard Nelson located?

Michael Howard Nelson is located at 285 Nelson Rd, Newland, NC, 28657. Phone: (828) 387-1529.

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