HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3063516-andrew-nelson-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ANDREW NELSON LTD
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety ratingRated Sep 29, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (815) 994-0377, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC56666.
- 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) | MC56666 | Primary | MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC. Policy AWT1000063-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. 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 10 · Illinois avg 24.1%
4 of 18 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | FL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | SC | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | WI | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | KY | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | IL | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 31, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
42 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 44 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 8 | 64.3% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 5 | 23.8% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 9.5% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.4% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3063516 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC56666 |
| Legal name | ANDREW NELSON LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 550,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Unsatisfactory (Sep 29, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 29, 2017 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherOther
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 ANDREW NELSON LTD
What does ANDREW NELSON LTD's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for ANDREW NELSON LTD (MC56666), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about ANDREW NELSON LTD is old or missing?
Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking ANDREW NELSON LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3063516. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 994-0377, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC56666, 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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