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30/100
✗ Not for Hire
No active for-hire authority. Private carriers cannot haul freight for hire.
Nelson Transport
DOT 2940104 · Aquilla, TX
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Nelson Transport (DOT 2940104) is a Texas-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Aquilla, TX. As of June 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Not for Hire" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Ray Nelson
Operating as: Nelson Transport
DOT Number2940104
MC Number—
Street167 HCR 2221 E
City / StateAquilla, TX 76622
Phone2544244760
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age9 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed10/22/2024
Company officerRay Nelson
Power units4
Total drivers5
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
NELSON LANDCO LLCShared officer
Active
OOS rate 33.3% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
4
Fleet
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
12
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
9 yr 7 mo
Since 2016
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
12 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
12 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
12 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
12 insp (100%)· 11 viol
Controlled Substances
12 insp (100%)
Inspection History
12 total · OOS rate 33.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/31/2025TXII00Pass
1/30/2025TXII00Pass
9/22/2025TXII00Pass
5/21/2024TXII00Pass
11/13/2024TXII00Pass
8/5/2025TXI01OOS
3/4/2025TXI01OOS
10/2/2024TXII01OOS
10/2/2024TXI00Pass
4/2/2025TXI00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—TX00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
167 HCR 2221 E, Aquilla, TX, 76622 · Open in Maps →
167 HCR 2221 E, AQUILLA, TX, 76622Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2016
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 Ray Nelson authorized to operate?

Ray 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 Ray Nelson's safety record?

Ray Nelson has 12 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Ray Nelson operate?

Ray Nelson operates 4 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Ray Nelson insured?

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

Has Ray Nelson had any risk indicators?

Ray Nelson has a risk score of 30/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Ray Nelson?

Ray Nelson's DOT number is 2940104. 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). Nelson Transport Safety Record, DOT 2940104. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2940104
MLA
"Nelson Transport Safety Record, DOT 2940104." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2940104
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"Nelson Transport Safety Record, DOT 2940104." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2940104