Carrier profile · USDOT 756474 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert J Nelson

DBA R Nelson Trucking · Dexter, ME · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1998
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstructionDirt Sand Gravel
5
Power units
3
Drivers
9
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
16.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 9 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9
Driver inspections
9
Vehicle inspections
6
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
5
Power units
5
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
3
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, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstructionDirt Sand Gravel
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
756474
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Robert J Nelson
DBA
R Nelson Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 24, 1998
Last MCS-150
Jul 22, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (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 Robert J Nelson's USDOT number?

Robert J Nelson's USDOT number is 756474.

Is Robert J Nelson authorized to operate?

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

What is Robert J Nelson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Robert J Nelson's fleet?

5 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 22, 2025.

Where is Robert J Nelson located?

Robert J Nelson is located at 46 Nelson Rd, Dexter, ME, 04930. Phone: (207) 924-5837.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.