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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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WALTER E NELSON CO
USDOT 288471 · EIN 93-0643791
5937 N CUTTER CIRCLE, PORTLAND, OR, 97217
(503) 285-3037 · MICHAEL NELSON
72
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
59 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
100 / 425
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance266 pts
Unsafe Driving72 pts
Driver Fitness44 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance29 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other11 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 44 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 26 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
WA79
OR11
ID5
CA4
MT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.17 | 1.09 | ≈40–47% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.05 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.47 | 0.28 | ≈67–71% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.62 | 2.45 | ≈29–33% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.26 | 0.28 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Skagit County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Skagit County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 46% · Following / lane / reckless 44% · Seat belt 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% · Tires 18% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 17%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 11 inspections, 8 violations, 2 OOS, 7 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.965).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-LCDLR
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 2.03 W GOLD HILL, OR | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | PORTLAND, OR | ✓ | ||
| 10/06/2025 | VANCOUVER, WA | ✓ | ||
| 10/17/2024 | LYNDEN, WA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
33 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL NELSON
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
41
Registered since
1987-03-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 62 carriers
Shares identifiers with 62 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PACKING COMPANY INCORPORATED | 1288229 | officer | strong |
| ARNDTS INC | 187916 | officer | strong |
| ATTN 2 DETAIL MOBILE WASH CO | 2489348 | officer | strong |
| DAKOTA CREEK IND INC | 1025484 | officer | strong |
| DOCK & DOOR TEC | 1496956 | officer | strong |
| DRYDEN AUTO GROUP INC | 3806708 | officer | strong |
| DUSK TILL DAWN TRANSPORT LLC | 3182945 | officer | strong |
| FAROUK TRANSPORT LLC | 917103 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ARNDTS INC (USDOT 187916, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
01/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
03/11/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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