Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 636582 · MC-716526 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Nelsons Inc
DBA NELSONS SUNBEAM COAL
34 power unitsavg 6.5 yrMulti-region · 13 statesSALINA, UT94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-716526 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
32 observed · MCS-150
33Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 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 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 168 inspections.
USDOT registration3030 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NELSONS INC (USDOT 636582) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 11, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 110 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 41 vehicle-level and 110 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 34 power units and 32 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 11, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 18, 2022 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NELSONS INC's USDOT number?
NELSONS INC's USDOT number is 636582, and its motor carrier number is MC-716526.
Is NELSONS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, NELSONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NELSONS INC's safety record?
NELSONS INC has a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 168 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 NELSONS INC's fleet?
NELSONS INC operates 34 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NELSONS INC based?
NELSONS INC is based in SALINA, UT, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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