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Carrier profile · USDOT 166182 · MC-138796 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Nelson Inc
10 power unitsavg 12 yrRegional · 6 statesDEERWOOD, MN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-138796 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 24 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
12 yr
Model years 1999–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NELSON INC (USDOT 166182) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 1, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 9, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 19, 1996 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NELSON INC's USDOT number?
NELSON INC's USDOT number is 166182, and its motor carrier number is MC-138796.
Is NELSON INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, NELSON INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NELSON INC's safety record?
NELSON INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 24 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NELSON INC's fleet?
NELSON INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NELSON INC based?
NELSON INC is based in DEERWOOD, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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