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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 1852385✓ Last checked 17h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal operates multiple active authorities
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.✓ Updated 17h ago
DOT 1852385Saline, MI

Scott Nelson

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSaline, MI 48176

Scott Nelson has a fleet of 1 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 nameScott Nelson
DBA—
DOT #1852385
MC #—
CitySaline
StateMichigan
ZIP48176
Authority age17 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/07/2009
Company officerScott Nelson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
17 yr 3 mo
Since 2009

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities3 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared phoneActive
SCOTT NELSONDOT 1758347
Shared officerActive
Shared officerActive

Location

8848 AUSTIN RD, Saline, MI, 48176

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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.

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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 GrantedFeb 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Scott Nelson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Scott Nelson authorized to operate?

Scott 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 Scott Nelson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Scott Nelson operate?

Scott Nelson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Scott Nelson insured?

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

Has Scott Nelson had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Scott Nelson?

Scott Nelson's DOT number is 1852385. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Scott Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1852385. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1852385
MLA
"Scott Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1852385." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1852385
Chicago
"Scott Nelson Safety Record, DOT 1852385." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1852385
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