Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 636582 · MC-716526 · Updated 06/13/2026
NELSONS INC
DBA NELSONS SUNBEAM COAL
34 power unitsavg 6.5 yrMulti-region · 13 statesSALINA, UT
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-716526 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
34Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 165 inspections.
USDOT registration3030 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.611.6 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is NELSONS INC safe to work with?
Is NELSONS INC safe to load? NELSONS INC (USDOT 636582, MC-716526) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SALINA, UT, operating 34 power units and 32 drivers. Operating authority has been active 30 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 165 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 11.6% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is NELSONS INC's USDOT number?
NELSONS INC's USDOT number is 636582, and its motor carrier number is MC-716526.
Is NELSONS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, NELSONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NELSONS INC's safety record?
NELSONS INC has a 11.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 165 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NELSONS INC's fleet?
NELSONS INC operates 34 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NELSONS INC based?
NELSONS INC is based in SALINA, UT, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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