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Carrier profile · USDOT 818476 · MC365309 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Steven Nelson

DBA Nelson Farms · Mediapolis, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 759-5830
5
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
217K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
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
MC365309
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 6, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
217,206 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
818476
MC / docket
MC-365309
Legal name
Steven Nelson
DBA
Nelson Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 8, 1999
Last MCS-150
Mar 22, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Steven Nelson's USDOT number?

Steven Nelson's USDOT number is 818476 and its docket number is MC365309.

Is Steven Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Steven Nelson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Steven Nelson's fleet?

5 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 22, 2026.

What insurance does Steven Nelson carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Steven Nelson located?

Steven Nelson is located at 9192 260TH St, Mediapolis, IA, 52637. Phone: (319) 759-5830.

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