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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
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DOT 2255641Ottawa, IL

Gary D Nelson

DBA: Nelson Family Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateOttawa, IL 61350

Gary D Nelson has a fleet of 2 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameGary D Nelson
DBANelson Family Farms
DOT #2255641
MC #—
CityOttawa
StateIllinois
ZIP61350
Authority age14 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/30/2025
Company officerGary D Nelson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
14 yr 5 mo
Since 2011

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

3174 EAST 14 ROAD, Ottawa, IL, 61350

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedDec 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Gary D Nelson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Gary D Nelson authorized to operate?

Gary D 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 Gary D Nelson's safety record?

Gary D Nelson does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Gary D Nelson operate?

Gary D Nelson operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Gary D Nelson insured?

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

Has Gary D Nelson had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Gary D Nelson as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Gary D Nelson?

Gary D Nelson's DOT number is 2255641. 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). Gary D Nelson Safety Record, DOT 2255641. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2255641
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"Gary D Nelson Safety Record, DOT 2255641." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2255641
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