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Carrier profile · USDOT 853373 · MC375748 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rick Nelsen

DBA Nelsen Farms · Vermillion, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 624-6542
4
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
7,000
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: 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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC375748
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
7,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
853373
MC / docket
MC-375748
Legal name
Rick Nelsen
DBA
Nelsen Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 7, 2000
Last MCS-150
May 27, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Rick Nelsen's USDOT number?

Rick Nelsen's USDOT number is 853373 and its docket number is MC375748.

Is Rick Nelsen authorized to operate?

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

What is Rick Nelsen's safety record?

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

How big is Rick Nelsen's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 27, 2025.

Where is Rick Nelsen located?

Rick Nelsen is located at 46028 SD Hwy 50, Vermillion, SD, 57069. Phone: (605) 624-6542.

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