HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/264574-nelson-freight-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (715) 582-3700, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC186966.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC186966 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT56152A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC186966 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF016415 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 30 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
1 of 57 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NM | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 26, 2026 | IN | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Wisconsin average covers 42,218 vehicle and 76,980 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 50.0% | 21.2% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 5 | 33.3% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| No valid medical waiver in drivers possession Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39149J | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAORETA | 1 | 1 |
| Weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GLOAD | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 264574 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC186966 |
| Legal name | NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 3,412,212 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 4, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 17, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesChemicalsPaper ProductsConstructionOtherCastings, Furniture
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC
What does NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC186966: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 264574. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (715) 582-3700, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC186966, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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