NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC

DOT 264574 MC 186966 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
108 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.26% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 14.29% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
27 units

Drivers: 25

Trailers: 87 (87 owned)

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

Physical Address

901 PINE STREET, PESHTIGO, WI, 54157

Phone Number

(715) 582-3700

Mailing Address

PO BOX 7, PESHTIGO, WI, 54157

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(715) 582-3764

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

Inactive
15 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-06-25 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2022-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2013-12-02 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2004-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1985-11-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC186966 2024-06-25
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC186966 2013-10-07

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
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary WF016415 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-06-01 BIPD/Primary A0059003001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-03-16 SURETY E379802 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPA… 2024-06-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-03-16 SURETY 615995724 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2023-03-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-01 BIPD/Primary 2809881 $750,000 INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-16 SURETY 615995724 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2022-03-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-16 SURETY 615995724 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2019-03-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-03-16 SURETY 615995724 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2018-03-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-09-29 SURETY 1697979 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-07-01 BIPD/Primary GWP87574A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2020-07-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-09-29 SURETY 85586 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2011-09-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-07-01 BIPD/Primary TF425333 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-08-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2001-07-01 BIPD/Primary CM0035174 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 BIPD/Primary GA0473335 $750,000 GULF INSURANCE CO. 2001-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7TMP299T1703IND98 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1999-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-07-01 BIPD/Primary RTP202603 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 1998-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-11-01 CARGO RTP202237 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2005-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-11-01 BIPD/Primary TN 015547 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 1995-12-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.26%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

108 inspections · 10 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

14.29%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

21 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 108 Last inspection: Jun 24, 2026 Total crashes: 39

FMCSA Inspection Records (108 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 24, 2026

26MT000336

1 viol.
Level 3 UT VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Jun 18, 2026

2404001081

1 viol.
Level 2 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 3, 2026

0117473038

Level 3 CO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 12, 2026

BEAMW04857

2 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 23, 2026

9955000662

Level 2 IN VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Apr 22, 2026

GUTHG02914

Level 3 MI VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 11, 2026

4178660141

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 7, 2026

1516000693

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Apr 3, 2026

9200000611

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Mar 30, 2026

SPT3032038

1 viol.
Level 1 NY VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Mar 25, 2026

3291000658

Level 2 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 15, 2026

1440001782

1 viol.
Level 3 GA VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Mar 6, 2026

000P144V5B

Level 3 IA VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Feb 19, 2026

000P126BDK

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IA VOLV 4V4BC9EH...

Feb 10, 2026

7CXA9DNG5T

Level 2 TX VOGU 4V4BC9EH...
Total Inspections

108

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

108

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (39 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.

Dec 6, 2025

IA • IA2501520909

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 22, 2024

TX • TX6XJ8HQE1LS

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 22, 2024

IL • ILX003429701

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 26, 2023

IN • IN0904267708

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 27, 2022

IN • IN0904121273

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 2022

IL • ILX002754216

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Jul 15, 2022

WI • WI0000117429

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2021

OH • OH0215255893

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2019

LA • LA0190029366

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2018

TX • TX56ZGHQE1KD

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2018

IN • IN0903073929

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2017

WY • WY0201707460

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 28, 2015

IA • IA1500882287

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2014

MI • MI0009133733

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 9, 2014

IA • IA1400817051

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

18

Total Crashes

39

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

34

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

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

108
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

27
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

27

27 owned

Trailers

87

87 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

25

CDL Drivers: 25
Interstate: 25
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

21

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 14.29%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 25
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases Chemicals

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

27

Power Units

27

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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