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20/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Nelson Container CORP
DOT 1492789 · Germantown, WI
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Nelson Container CORP (DOT 1492789) is a Wisconsin-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Germantown, WI. As of June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; 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 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Tom Nelson
Operating as: Nelson Container CORP
DOT Number1492789
MC Number—
StreetW180N11921 RIVER LANE
City / StateGermantown, WI 53022-2421
Phone2622505000
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age20 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed02/18/2025
Company officerTom Nelson
Power units3
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
NELSON CONTAINERShared phone
Active
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
20 yr 1 mo
Since 2006
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%)
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
9/30/2025WIIII00Pass
2/27/2025WIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
W180N11921 RIVER LANE, Germantown, WI, 53022-2421 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2006
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 Tom Nelson authorized to operate?

Tom 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 Tom Nelson's safety record?

Tom Nelson has 2 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Tom Nelson operate?

Tom Nelson operates 3 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Tom Nelson insured?

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

Has Tom Nelson had any risk indicators?

Tom Nelson has a risk score of 20/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Tom Nelson?

Tom Nelson's DOT number is 1492789. 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 Container CORP Safety Record, DOT 1492789. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1492789
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