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NELSON INC
CarrierIntel Score: 55/100. 4 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 166182MC 138796ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · $750,000 · 1 policyDEERWOOD, MN
COMPANY
Authority since
1990-07-16
MCS-150
2025-10-09 · 842,610 mi (2024)
Fleet
10 units · — trailers · 10 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
842,610 mi (2024)
ADDRESS
Physical
23577 FOREST ROAD
DEERWOOD, MN 56444
DEERWOOD, MN 56444
Mailing
PO BOX 38
DEERWOOD, MN 56444
DEERWOOD, MN 56444
CONTACT
Phone
2185343521
Email
scott@nelsoninc.org
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
JOSH JOHNSON
Title
LIMITED PARTNER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
21
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage, Refuse, TrashCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
554 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
0.0%
0 / 24 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
55
out of 100
Fair
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
1 risk factor · 3 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
25 crashes · 0 fatal · 11 with injuries · 22 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
100% — 24 clean of 24 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 0 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
11 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-10-09
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000
SUMMARY
5.0 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
Low OOS rate 0% (last 24 mo)
100% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
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