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Nelson INC (USDOT 166182)

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Verdict
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Findings

Safety rating is more than 5 years old

Rating Satisfactory issued Dec 19, 1996 (29 years ago); most recent FMCSA review Dec 5, 1996 (29 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle

DOT number
USDOT 166182
Docket (MC) number
MC138796
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active; Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 25, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
Aug 26, 1980
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision Dec 19, 1996)
Fleet on file
10 power units, 10 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
23577 FOREST ROAD, DEERWOOD, MN 56444
MCS-150 last filed
Oct 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 166182?

DOT 166182 (USDOT 166182) is Nelson INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 138796?

MC 138796 is the docket number of Nelson INC, USDOT 166182.

What is Nelson INC's MC number?

Nelson INC's docket number is MC 138796. Its USDOT number is 166182.

Is Nelson INC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active; Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 25, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Nelson INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.

What is Nelson INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 0 of 2 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for Nelson INC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 1 recordable crash in the same window.

What is Nelson INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Nelson INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Nelson INC's FMCSA safety rating?

Nelson INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided Dec 19, 1996.

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