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Carrier profile · USDOT 2917572 · MC983321 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert D Nelson

DBA Nelson Trucking · Mitchell, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+12 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 933-2369
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
10 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% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC983321
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 22, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2917572
MC / docket
MC-983321
Legal name
Robert D Nelson
DBA
Nelson Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 9, 2016
Last MCS-150
Feb 4, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 Robert D Nelson's USDOT number?

Robert D Nelson's USDOT number is 2917572 and its docket number is MC983321.

Is Robert D Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Robert D Nelson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Robert D Nelson's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 4, 2025.

What insurance does Robert D Nelson carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Robert D Nelson located?

Robert D Nelson is located at 522 S Wisconsin St, Mitchell, SD, 57301. Phone: (605) 933-2369.

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