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Carrier profile · USDOT 166182 · MC138796 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Nelson Inc

Deerwood, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+15 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 534-3521
10
Power units
10
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
843K
Annual miles
52 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% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 10 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.59 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1996)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC138796
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Nov 1, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
10
Drivers
10
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
842,610 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
166182
MC / docket
MC-138796
Legal name
Nelson Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Oct 9, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
10 (10)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (218) 534-3521

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Nelson Inc's USDOT number?

Nelson Inc's USDOT number is 166182 and its docket number is MC138796.

Is Nelson Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Nelson Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Nelson Inc's fleet?

10 power units and 10 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 9, 2025.

What insurance does Nelson Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is Nelson Inc located?

Nelson Inc is located at 23577 Forest Road, Deerwood, MN, 56444. Phone: (218) 534-3521.

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