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DOT 1517301Dawson, AL

Nelson Construction

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateDawson, AL 35963

Nelson Construction 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 nameNelson Construction
DBA
DOT #1517301
MC #
CityDawson
StateAlabama
ZIP35963
Authority age19 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/02/2026
Company officerEddy B 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
19 yr 11 mo
Since 2006

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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

Location

924 COUNTY ROAD 313, Dawson, AL, 35963

924 COUNTY ROAD 313, DAWSON, AL, 35963Open in Maps →

Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

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 GrantedJun 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Nelson Construction

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Nelson Construction authorized to operate?

Nelson Construction'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 Nelson Construction's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Nelson Construction operate?

Nelson Construction operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Nelson Construction insured?

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

Has Nelson Construction had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Nelson Construction?

Nelson Construction's DOT number is 1517301. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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