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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.
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DOT 471399Vermillion, SD

Mark Nelson

DBA: Nelson Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateVermillion, SD 57069

Mark 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 nameMark Nelson
DBANelson Farms
DOT #471399
MC #—
CityVermillion
StateSouth Dakota
ZIP57069
Authority age34 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/03/2025
Company officerMark 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
34 yr 3 mo
Since 1992

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

Location

31079 467TH AVE, Vermillion, SD, 57069

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Inspection history

0 total inspections · Showing last 5

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 GrantedFeb 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Mark Nelson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Mark Nelson authorized to operate?

Mark 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 Mark Nelson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Mark Nelson operate?

Mark Nelson operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Mark Nelson insured?

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

Has Mark Nelson had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Mark Nelson?

Mark Nelson's DOT number is 471399. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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