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Carrier profile · USDOT 288471 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Walter E Nelson Co
59 power unitsavg 7.3 yrRegional · 5 statesPORTLAND, OR88/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
59Power units
46 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.3 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WALTER E NELSON CO (USDOT 288471) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 96 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 69 vehicle-level and 96 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 59 power units and 90 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 14, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 10, 2023 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WALTER E NELSON CO's USDOT number?
WALTER E NELSON CO's USDOT number is 288471.
Is WALTER E NELSON CO authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, WALTER E NELSON CO is active in the FMCSA register.
What is WALTER E NELSON CO's safety record?
WALTER E NELSON CO has a 8.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 163 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is WALTER E NELSON CO's fleet?
WALTER E NELSON CO operates 59 power units and 90 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WALTER E NELSON CO based?
WALTER E NELSON CO is based in PORTLAND, OR, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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