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20/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Joe Nelson
DOT 787962 · Thornton, IA
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Joe Nelson (DOT 787962) is a Iowa-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Thornton, IA. As of June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Joe Nelson
DOT Number787962
MC Number—
Street4667 140TH ST
City / StateThornton, IA 50479
Phone6414302593
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age27 yr 5 mo
MCS-150 filed01/22/2026
Company officerJoe Nelson
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
27 yr 5 mo
Since 1999
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
11/11/2024IAIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
4667 140TH ST, Thornton, IA, 50479 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 1999
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 Joe Nelson authorized to operate?

Joe 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 Joe Nelson's safety record?

Joe Nelson has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Joe Nelson operate?

Joe Nelson operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Joe Nelson insured?

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

Has Joe Nelson had any risk indicators?

Joe Nelson has a risk score of 20/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Joe Nelson?

Joe Nelson's DOT number is 787962. 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). Joe Nelson Safety Record, DOT 787962. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/787962
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