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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Nelson Automotive
DOT 1311001 · Council Bluffs, IA
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Nelson Automotive (DOT 1311001) is a Iowa-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Council Bluffs, IA. As of June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal operates multiple active carrier authorities; 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 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Rick Nelson
Operating as: Nelson Automotive
DOT Number1311001
MC Number—
Street1001 AVE B
City / StateCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone7123232190
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed12/09/2004
Company officerRick Nelson
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
RICK NELSONShared officer
Active
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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
21 yr 6 mo
Since 2004
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
1001 AVE B, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2004
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 Rick Nelson authorized to operate?

Rick 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 Rick Nelson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Rick Nelson operate?

Rick Nelson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Rick Nelson insured?

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

Has Rick Nelson had any risk indicators?

Rick Nelson has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Rick Nelson?

Rick Nelson's DOT number is 1311001. 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 Automotive Safety Record, DOT 1311001. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1311001
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"Nelson Automotive Safety Record, DOT 1311001." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1311001
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