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85/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Walter E Nelson Co
DOT 288471 · Portland, OR
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Walter E Nelson Co (DOT 288471) is a Oregon-based interstate carrier headquartered in Portland, OR. As of June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal operates multiple active carrier authorities; crash with fatalities or injuries 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 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Walter E Nelson Co
DOT Number288471
MC Number—
Street5937 N CUTTER CIRCLE
City / StatePortland, OR 97217
Phone5032853037
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age39 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed01/14/2025
Company officerMichael Nelson
Power units59
Total drivers90
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 12.9% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
59
Fleet
Drivers
90
Total
Inspections
101
On record
Crashes
4
On record
OOS Rate
12.9%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
39 yr 3 mo
Since 1987
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
101 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Unsafe Driving
101 insp (100%)· 8 viol
Driver Fitness
101 insp (100%)· 6 viol
Controlled Substances
101 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
77 insp (76%)· 33 viol
Inspection History
101 total · OOS rate 12.9%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/31/2025WAII00Pass
10/31/2024WAIII00Pass
12/31/2024WAIII00Pass
5/30/2025ORI00Pass
7/30/2025IDI00Pass
7/30/2024WAI00Pass
1/30/2025WAI00Pass
12/30/2025WAIII00Pass
12/30/2025CAII01OOS
10/28/2024IDIII10OOS
Crash History
4 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—WA01Y
—WA00Y
—OR00Y
—OR01Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
5937 N CUTTER CIRCLE, Portland, OR, 97217 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 1987
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 Walter E Nelson Co authorized to operate?

Walter E Nelson Co'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 Walter E Nelson Co's safety record?

Walter E Nelson Co has 101 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 12.9%. Crash history shows 4 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Walter E Nelson Co operate?

Walter E Nelson Co operates 59 power units with approximately 90 drivers.

Is Walter E Nelson Co insured?

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

Has Walter E Nelson Co had any risk indicators?

Walter E Nelson Co has a risk score of 85/100 (Critical) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Walter E Nelson Co?

Walter E Nelson Co's DOT number is 288471. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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