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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 122025 · MC109331 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Nilson Van & Storage

Columbia, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeat+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (803) 786-1090
43
Power units
36
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
527K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
54
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Broker surety bond not on file: Brokers must keep a $75,000 BMC-84/85 bond or trust fund. Vehicle OOS well above average: 66.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance0/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
66.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
2
1 fatal2 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 1.90 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
4
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1992)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC109331
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Household GoodsMotor Carrier of Household GoodsMotor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Nov 19, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Vanliner Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Vanliner Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
43
Power units
43
Trucks
9
Tractors owned
48
Trailers owned
36
Drivers
21
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated FoodUtilitiesConstruction
Annual mileage
527,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
122025
MC / docket
MC-109331
Legal name
Nilson Van & Storage
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 5, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
36 (21)
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.
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 Nilson Van & Storage's USDOT number?

Nilson Van & Storage's USDOT number is 122025 and its docket number is MC109331.

Is Nilson Van & Storage authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Nilson Van & Storage's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Nilson Van & Storage's fleet?

43 power units and 36 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 5, 2026.

What insurance does Nilson Van & Storage carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Vanliner Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Nilson Van & Storage located?

Nilson Van & Storage is located at 6821 N Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 786-1090.

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