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DOT 2907417Iola, KS

Rick Nelson

DBA: Nelson Excavation

Private Carrier · Not For HireIola, KS 66749-1961

Rick Nelson has a fleet of 6 power units and 6 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 nameRick Nelson
DBANelson Excavation
DOT #2907417
MC #—
CityIola
StateKansas
ZIP66749-1961
Authority age9.9y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/07/2016
Company officerRick Lee Nelson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
6
Power units
Drivers
6
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
9.9y
Since 2016

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 concern
ConnectedRevoked

Location

1466 1800TH ST 1466 1800TH ST, Iola, KS, 66749-1961

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Inspection history

0 total inspections · Showing last 5

No inspection records found.

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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.

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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 GrantedJul 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Rick Nelson

Answers from verified compliance records.

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 6 power units with approximately 6 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?

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

What is the DOT number for Rick Nelson?

Rick Nelson's DOT number is 2907417. 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). Rick Nelson Safety Record, DOT 2907417. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2907417
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"Rick Nelson Safety Record, DOT 2907417." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2907417
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"Rick Nelson Safety Record, DOT 2907417." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2907417
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