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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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NELSONS INC
USDOT 636582 · MC716526 · EIN 87-0575097 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
155 S 610 W, SALINA, UT, 84654
(435) 529-7151 · KEN 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
34 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
109 / 727
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TINCA8834482 · eff 06/11/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance485 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance147 pts
Unsafe Driving101 pts
Other42 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 96 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
UT33
CO28
CA17
NM10
NV5
AZ4
TX4
WY2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.63 | 2.63 | ≈38–45% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.81 | 0.86 | ≈86–93% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.17 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.17 | 5.00 | ≈64–68% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 47% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 29% · Following / lane / reckless 24%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from CA 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 56% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Other 15%
• 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 28 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 42% (3 OOS) · Brakes 25% · Lighting / lamps 14% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 35 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: 14 inspections, 13 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 46%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75B-TFV
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.878).
2. Other5 viol · 38%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.60D
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.12).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | Not Reported, UT | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
26 truck23 trailer
Company profile
Officer
KEN NELSON
Annual mileage
3.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1996-04-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 25 carriers
Shares identifiers with 25 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BERTHA | 1213981 | officer | strong |
| FALCON FW CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1627289 | officer | strong |
| KEN NELSON | 1042859 | officer | strong |
| KEN NELSON | 2252018 | officer | strong |
| LWF INC | 1971760 | officer | strong |
| NELSON FABRICATION & REPAIR INC | 772454 | officer | strong |
| NELSON QUARRIES INC | 1014613 | officer | strong |
| O'LAKERS MOVING INC | 686644 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2025)
03/07/2026 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA8834482
02/09/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2026)
11/12/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA8834482
10/16/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/20/2025)
06/11/2025 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA8834482
06/11/2025 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK8834482
06/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA8834482
05/15/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2025)
07/15/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF003783
06/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF003783
06/11/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000200
05/15/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2023)
06/11/2013 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0000232
06/30/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/10/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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