Tom Nelson
Operating legally with a clean record
Authority and insurance are in order.
How we scored it · 5 factors
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- Total inspections
- 2
- Driver inspections
- 2
- Vehicle inspections
- 0
- People injured
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- FMCSA rating
- Not rated
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 564837
- MC / docket
- MC-391641
- Legal name
- Tom Nelson
- DBA
- Tom Nelson Trucking
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- First registered
- May 31, 1994
- Last MCS-150
- Oct 29, 2025
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 1 (1)
- Hazmat
- No
- Business type
- Corporation
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
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Frequently asked
What is Tom Nelson's USDOT number?
Tom Nelson's USDOT number is 564837 and its docket number is MC391641.
Is Tom Nelson authorized to operate?
Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.
What is Tom Nelson's safety record?
Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is Tom Nelson's fleet?
1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 29, 2025.
What insurance does Tom Nelson carry?
$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..
Where is Tom Nelson located?
Tom Nelson is located at 415 11TH Avenue, Manson, IA, 50563. Phone: (712) 830-8697.
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