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Carrier profile · USDOT 395670 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Paul W Nelson

DBA Paul Nelson Trucking · Sandstone, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1990
No MC authorityUnsatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (320) 245-2029
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
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. FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.

Enforcement

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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
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
395670
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Paul W Nelson
DBA
Paul Nelson Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 6, 1990
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Unsatisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
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 Paul W Nelson's USDOT number?

Paul W Nelson's USDOT number is 395670.

Is Paul W Nelson authorized to operate?

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

What is Paul W Nelson's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.

How big is Paul W Nelson's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is Paul W Nelson located?

Paul W Nelson is located at Rural Route 1 Box 299, Sandstone, MN, 55072. Phone: (320) 245-2029.

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