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WALTER E NELSON CO

USDOT 288471 · 5937 N CUTTER CIRCLE, PORTLAND, OR 97217

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated July 30, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 2

  • Established 39 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1987.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 159 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authority
Safety rating
Satisfactory (2023-03-10)
Authority age
39 yr
Registered
1987-03-11
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(503) 285-3037
Email
slenoir@walterenelson.com
Website
walterenelson.com
Address
5937 N CUTTER CIRCLE, PORTLAND, OR 97217

Fleet

Power units
59
Drivers
90
Observed units
53
Avg fleet age
6.9 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
No
BIPD limit
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
Bond on file
No
Lapses
0

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
7.4% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
5.3% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
95
Crashes
4
Fatal crashes
2
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving1.3745%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.0818%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.3377%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance2.4727%Vektor est.