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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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NELSON INC
USDOT 166182 · MC138796 · EIN 41-1556602 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
23577 FOREST ROAD, DEERWOOD, MN, 56444
(218) 534-3521 · SCOTT NELSON
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
10 / 32
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WF008231 · eff 11/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance24 pts
Unsafe Driving8 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.47E | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 393.83G | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MN3
MT2
AR2
WI1
NE1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.77 | 0.77 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.50 | 6.50 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-05-27. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | Not Reported, NE | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
11 trailer7 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SCOTT NELSON
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 33 carriers
Shares identifiers with 33 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTOM INC | 2830426 | officer | strong |
| BRIDGEWATER TIRE CO INC | 1721419 | officer | strong |
| BRIGHT SIDE ELECTRIC INC | 4800925 | officer | strong |
| BRIGHT SIDE ELECTRIC INC | 1097448 | officer | strong |
| C & D TREE SERVICE INC | 1667660 | officer | strong |
| FINISHLINE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1598412 | officer | strong |
| GLACIAL PLAINS COOPERATIVE | 989184 | officer | strong |
| INTEGRAL FISH FOODS LLC | 1153181 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
11/21/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP06964A
11/01/2018 — Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF008231
11/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP06964A
11/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF319358
07/12/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF319358
11/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — GULF INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy GA0676933-00
11/01/2001 — Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GA0676933-00
11/01/2000 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RT201751
11/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 8F 33 794
11/01/1997 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 41 MSEV2734
11/01/1995 — Insurance replaced — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT634 99000
07/16/1990 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/20/1986 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/20/1986 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/16/1986 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (01/27/1986)
02/27/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (01/27/1986)
06/10/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (01/27/1986)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/166182.