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Carrier profile · USDOT 656644 · MC-309008 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Scott Nelsen

DBA Nelsen Farms · Viborg, SD · Interstate carrier · Since 1996
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 760-3971
3
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
30 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
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
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
656644
MC / docket
MC-309008
Legal name
Scott Nelsen
DBA
Nelsen Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 28, 1996
Last MCS-150
Apr 8, 2026
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 Scott Nelsen's USDOT number?

Scott Nelsen's USDOT number is 656644 and its docket number is MC-309008.

Is Scott Nelsen authorized to operate?

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

What is Scott Nelsen's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Scott Nelsen's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 8, 2026.

Where is Scott Nelsen located?

Scott Nelsen is located at 29083 452ND Ave, Viborg, SD, 57070. Phone: (605) 760-3971.

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