Carrier Search
Sign inSign up
Carrier profile · USDOT 740289 · MC336947 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thomas Nelson

DBA King Louie Trucking · Lake Norden, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+10 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 785-3113
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
35K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Create an accountSign in

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC336947
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 15, 2009Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionBees
Annual mileage
35,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
740289
MC / docket
MC-336947
Legal name
Thomas Nelson
DBA
King Louie Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 7, 1998
Last MCS-150
Jul 31, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 Thomas Nelson's USDOT number?

Thomas Nelson's USDOT number is 740289 and its docket number is MC336947.

Is Thomas Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Thomas Nelson's safety record?

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

How big is Thomas Nelson's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 31, 2024.

What insurance does Thomas Nelson carry?

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

Where is Thomas Nelson located?

Thomas Nelson is located at 45249 SD Hwy 28, Lake Norden, SD, 57248. Phone: (605) 785-3113.

Similar carriers in South Dakota

All South Dakota carriers →
B&L Flooring and Contracting LLC
Aberdeen, SD · 2 power units
Carrier
Dakota Mile, LLC
Westport, SD · 2 power units
Carrier
Next Generation Investments LLC
Tea, SD · 2 power units
Carrier
Great Plains Tree Movers LLC
Sioux Falls, SD · 2 power units
Carrier
Online Auto Transport Corp
Belle Fourche, SD · 2 power units
Carrier
Duffy Transport LLC
Worthing, SD · 2 power units
Carrier
Trucking companies in Lake NordenFreight brokers in South Dakota

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.