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Brad Nelson (USDOT 517040)

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DOT number
USDOT 517040
Docket (MC) number
MC255749
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-27. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
1992-10-16
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision 2000-07-12)
Fleet on file
2 power units, 2 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
39810 STATE HWY 47, AITKIN, MN 56431
MCS-150 last filed
2026-06

Findings

  • No inspections in the last 24 months (Note): 2 trucks on file · active 33 years · no inspections in our 24-month roadside record
  • Safety rating is more than 5 years old (Note): Rating Satisfactory issued 2000-07-12 (26 years ago); most recent FMCSA review 2000-06-20 (26 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 517040?

DOT 517040 (USDOT 517040) is Brad Nelson, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 255749?

MC 255749 is the docket number of Brad Nelson, USDOT 517040.

What is Brad Nelson's MC number?

Brad Nelson's docket number is MC 255749. Its USDOT number is 517040.

Is Brad Nelson currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-27. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Brad Nelson have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000.

Who provides Brad Nelson's insurance?

Brad Nelson's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Great West Casualty CO.

What is Brad Nelson's safety record?

FMCSA records show no vehicle inspections for Brad Nelson in the last 24 months, so there is no out-of-service rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Brad Nelson's CSA score?

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

What is Brad Nelson's FMCSA safety rating?

Brad Nelson's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided 2000-07-12.

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