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40/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Knute Nelson
DOT 1551341 · Alexandria, MN
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Knute Nelson (DOT 1551341) is a Minnesota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Alexandria, MN. As of June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal linked to a revoked carrier; 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 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Knute Nelson
DOT Number1551341
MC Number—
Street420 12TH AVENUE EAST
City / StateAlexandria, MN 56308
Phone3207636653
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed10/20/2008
Company officerMark R Anderson
Power units1
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal linked to a revoked carrier
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 9 mo
Since 2006
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
420 12TH AVENUE EAST, Alexandria, MN, 56308 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2006
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 Knute Nelson authorized to operate?

Knute 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 Knute Nelson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Knute Nelson operate?

Knute Nelson operates 1 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Knute Nelson insured?

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

Has Knute Nelson had any risk indicators?

Knute Nelson has a risk score of 40/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Knute Nelson?

Knute Nelson's DOT number is 1551341. 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). Knute Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1551341. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1551341
MLA
"Knute Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1551341." Truck Graph, Jun 5, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1551341
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"Knute Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1551341." Truck Graph. Last modified June 5, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1551341