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85/100
Caution
OOS rate 40.0% exceeds the national average of 22.26%.
Nelson Farms
DOT 818476 · MC MC365309 · Mediapolis, IA
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Authorized for hire?
Active insurance?
Safety record clean?
No fraud flags?
No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Nelson Farms (DOT 818476, MC MC365309) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Mediapolis, IA. As of June 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: elevated driver out-of-service rate; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Steven Nelson
Operating as: Nelson Farms
DOT Number818476
MC NumberMC365309
Street9192 260TH ST
City / StateMediapolis, IA 52637
Phone3197595830
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age26 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed03/22/2026
Company officerSteven Nelson
Power units5
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
Elevated driver out-of-service rate
Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
Unsafe driving violation on record
Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
STEVEN L NELSONShared officer
Active
OOS rate 40.0% vs. national avg 22.26%above average
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Power Units
5
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
5
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
40.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
26 yr 11 mo
Since 1999
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
5 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
5 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
5 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
5 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (20%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
5 total · OOS rate 40.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/27/2024ILIII00Pass
10/26/2024IAIII00Pass
4/26/2024IAI02OOS
1/12/2026ILIII00Pass
6/10/2025ILIII10OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
3/6/2021
Location
9192 260TH ST, Mediapolis, IA, 52637 · Open in Maps →
9192 260TH ST, MEDIAPOLIS, IA, 52637Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 1999
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steven Nelson authorized to operate?

Yes. Steven Nelson holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Steven Nelson's safety record?

Steven Nelson has 5 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Steven Nelson operate?

Steven Nelson operates 5 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Steven Nelson insured?

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

Has Steven Nelson had any risk indicators?

Steven Nelson has a risk score of 85/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Steven Nelson?

Steven Nelson's DOT number is 818476 and MC number is MC365309. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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