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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 1278048✓ Last checked 3h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal operates multiple active authorities
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.✓ Updated 3h ago
DOT 1278048Bethesda, MD

John Nelson

DBA: City Services Of Washington INC

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateBethesda, MD 20814

John Nelson has a fleet of 1 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 nameJohn Nelson
DBACity Services Of Washington INC
DOT #1278048
MC #—
CityBethesda
StateMaryland
ZIP20814
Authority age21 yr 9 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/20/2004
Company officerJohn Nelson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
21 yr 9 mo
Since 2004

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

Location

7831 W00DMONT AVENUE, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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 GrantedAug 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Nelson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Nelson authorized to operate?

John 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 John Nelson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Nelson operate?

John Nelson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Nelson insured?

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

Has John Nelson had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John Nelson?

John Nelson's DOT number is 1278048. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). John Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1278048. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1278048
MLA
"John Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1278048." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1278048
Chicago
"John Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1278048." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1278048
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