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80/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Bernardo Trucking
DOT 1963135 · Cat Spring, TX
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Bernardo Trucking (DOT 1963135) is a Texas-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Cat Spring, TX. As of June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Donald Nelson
Operating as: Bernardo Trucking
DOT Number1963135
MC Number—
Street1153 DIETRICH LANE
City / StateCat Spring, TX 78933
Phone9797325676
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age16 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed02/26/2025
Company officerDonald Nelson
Power units20
Total drivers19
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 25.9% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
20
Fleet
Drivers
19
Total
Inspections
27
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
25.9%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
16 yr 7 mo
Since 2009
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
27 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
27 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
27 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
27 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
24 insp (89%)· 18 viol
Inspection History
27 total · OOS rate 25.9%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/27/2025TXII00Pass
6/27/2025TXII00Pass
3/25/2025TXII00Pass
4/21/2025TXII00Pass
11/20/2024TXII01OOS
2/19/2026TXII01OOS
12/19/2024TXII00Pass
11/18/2025TXII00Pass
12/18/2024TXII00Pass
5/15/2025TXI01OOS
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—TX11Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1153 DIETRICH LANE, Cat Spring, TX, 78933 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donald Nelson authorized to operate?

Donald Nelson's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Donald Nelson's safety record?

Donald Nelson has 27 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 25.9%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Donald Nelson operate?

Donald Nelson operates 20 power units with approximately 19 drivers.

Is Donald Nelson insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Donald Nelson had any risk indicators?

Donald Nelson has a risk score of 80/100 (Critical) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Donald Nelson?

Donald Nelson's DOT number is 1963135. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Bernardo Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1963135. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1963135
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