NELSON INC

DOT 166182 MC 138796 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
24 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
10 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

23577 FOREST ROAD, DEERWOOD, MN, 56444

Phone Number

(218) 534-3521

Mailing Address

PO BOX 38, DEERWOOD, MN, 56444

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(218) 534-3179

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
45 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
1990-07-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-03-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-03-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-01-27 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-01-27 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-01-27 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-01-27 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2018-11-01 BIPD/Primary WF008231 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2013-11-01 BIPD/Primary MCP06964A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2018-11-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2001-11-01 BIPD/Primary TF319358 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-11-01 CARGO GA0676933-00 $750,000 GULF INSURANCE CO. 2001-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-11-01 CARGO RTP201751 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2000-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-11-01 CARGO 8F 33 794 $750,000 ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 1998-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-11-01 CARGO 41 MSEV2734 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 1997-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-11-01 CARGO 3AT634 99000 $750,000 LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1995-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-11-01 BIPD/Primary RT201751 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2000-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

24 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 24 Last inspection: May 27, 2026 Total crashes: 25

FMCSA Inspection Records (24 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 27, 2026

2628006048

4 viol.
Level 1 WI PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

May 10, 2026

U568202325

Level 2 MT PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Mar 11, 2026

0174000887

Level 3 MN PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

Jan 16, 2026

T143000757

Level 3 NE INTI 3HSLGAPR...

Dec 1, 2025

0584000735

Level 3 MN PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

Nov 12, 2025

7900001505

Level 3 AR INTERNATIO 3HSLGAPR...

May 21, 2025

0546000587

Level 3 MN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Apr 18, 2025

U712600833

Level 3 MT INTERNATIO 3HSLGAPR...

Mar 18, 2025

7000000821

1 viol.
Level 3 AR PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

Mar 6, 2025

9063000535

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

May 21, 2024

T665000023

Level 3 NE KW 1XKWDB9X...

Mar 15, 2024

000P15PGNX

1 viol.
Level 3 IA INTL 3HSLGAPR...

Mar 5, 2024

758C001349

Level 3 AR KW 1XKWDB9X...

Feb 19, 2024

0AEH000365

1 viol.
Level 3 MN KW 1XKWDB9X...

Jan 1, 2024

3260000315

Level 2 OH INTL 3HSLGAPR...
Total Inspections

24

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

24

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (25 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jan 15, 2026

NE • NE0226003893

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 6, 2021

MI • MI0002180523

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 3, 2018

PA • PA812041600X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 19, 2015

MN • MN0153340491

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 8, 2015

MN • MN0150150273

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 9, 2013

GA • GA0004411547

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2010

GA • GA0003443647

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 3, 2008

AR • AR0008042712

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 21, 2008

MN • MN0081160196

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 18, 2007

OR • OR2007430290

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 14, 2006

MN • MN0060860032

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 2, 2005

MN • MN0050030001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 20, 2004

IL • IL0000764806

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 18, 2004

MN • MN0040190038

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 16, 2003

WI • WI0000039953

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

14

Total Crashes

25

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

6

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

24
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

10
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

10

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 10
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Intermodal

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

10

Power Units

10

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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