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Caution
Minor signals on record. Confirm authority and insurance before dispatch.
Big Iron Trucking
DOT 2940226 · MC MC994515 · Underwood, IA
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Authorized for hire?
Active insurance?
Safety record clean?
No fraud flags?
No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Big Iron Trucking (DOT 2940226, MC MC994515) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Underwood, IA. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal operates multiple active carrier authorities; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Mike Nelson
Operating as: Big Iron Trucking
DOT Number2940226
MC NumberMC994515
Street28918 MAGNOLIA ROAD
City / StateUnderwood, IA 51576
Phone7125662919
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age9 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed02/25/2026
Company officerMike Nelson
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
No inspection history on record
⚠ Serial Restarter Alert
1 prior revocation on record. Carrier re-registered authority after revocation. Exercise heightened scrutiny.
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
9 yr 7 mo
Since 2016
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
3/2/2026
Location
28918 MAGNOLIA ROAD, Underwood, IA, 51576 · Open in Maps →
28918 MAGNOLIA ROAD, UNDERWOOD, IA, 51576Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 2024
License type: COMMON
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. Mike Nelson holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Mike Nelson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Mike Nelson operate?

Mike Nelson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Mike Nelson insured?

Mike Nelson has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Mike Nelson had any risk indicators?

Mike 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 Mike Nelson?

Mike Nelson's DOT number is 2940226 and MC number is MC994515. 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). Big Iron Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2940226. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2940226
MLA
"Big Iron Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2940226." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2940226
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"Big Iron Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2940226." Truck Graph. Last modified June 8, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2940226