HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/636582-nelsons-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
NELSONS INC
Doing business as NELSONS SUNBEAM COAL
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- MC636582 is also listed on another company recordBOREN LOGISTICS LTD (USDOT 2241579, added Nov 19, 2011). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2241579, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
MC636582: filed under USDOT 2241579, not this record
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.
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, (435) 529-7151, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC716526, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC636582 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2241579. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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) | MC716526 | Primary | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TINCA8834482 · 91X | $750,000 | Jun 11, 2025 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 48 · Utah avg 23.6%
2 of 110 · Utah avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | UT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NV | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | WY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CO | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | UT | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CO | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | UT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Utah average covers 22,730 vehicle and 39,410 driver inspections of all Utah-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
78 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 120 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Utah share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 5 | 61.5% | 73.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 1 | 23.1% | 12.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 14.1% | 9.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 3.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 6 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Utah column is the mix across all Utah-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Not Reported, UT | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 636582 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC716526, MC636582 |
| Legal name | NELSONS INC |
| DBA name | NELSONS SUNBEAM COAL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 34 |
| Drivers | 32 |
| Annual mileage | 3,838,253 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 18, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 10, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about NELSONS INC
What does NELSONS INC's operating authority allow?
MC716526: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about NELSONS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking NELSONS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 636582. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (435) 529-7151, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC716526, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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