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95/100
⚠ Caution
OOS rate 50.0% exceeds the national average of 22.26%.
Nelson Trucking
DOT 2917572 · MC MC983321 · Mitchell, SD
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✗No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Nelson Trucking (DOT 2917572, MC MC983321) is a South Dakota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Mitchell, SD. As of June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal linked to a revoked carrier; principal operates multiple active carrier authorities. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Robert D Nelson
Operating as: Nelson Trucking
DOT Number2917572
MC NumberMC983321
Street522 S WISCONSIN ST
City / StateMitchell, SD 57301
Phone6059332369
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age9 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed02/04/2025
Company officerRobert Nelson
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal linked to a revoked carrier
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●Recordable crash on file
●Unsafe driving violation on record
⚠ Serial Restarter Alert
1 prior revocation on record. Carrier re-registered authority after revocation. Exercise heightened scrutiny.
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 50.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
50.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
9 yr 10 mo
Since 2016
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
2 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
2 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
2 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (50%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 50.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/30/2025SDIII00Pass
12/16/2025NEII01OOS
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—PA00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
10/22/2024
Location
522 S WISCONSIN ST, Mitchell, SD, 57301 · Open in Maps →
522 S WISCONSIN ST, MITCHELL, SD, 57301Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 2020
License type: COMMON
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert D Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. Robert D Nelson holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Robert D Nelson's safety record?

Robert D Nelson has 2 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Robert D Nelson operate?

Robert D Nelson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Robert D Nelson insured?

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

Has Robert D Nelson had any risk indicators?

Robert D Nelson has a risk score of 95/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Robert D Nelson?

Robert D Nelson's DOT number is 2917572 and MC number is MC983321. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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