MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC
USDOT 11064 • DBA: NELSON BROTHERS TRUCKING INC • 3112 INDUSTRIAL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OR, 97478
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT00722A | ON FILE | May 1, 2023 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| MAX AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAXA4IM0011294 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 2009 | May 6, 2020 |
| HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 5CMP9454259-00 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 1993 | Oct 3, 1997 |
Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT00722A | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2023 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9400002463-201 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 |
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9400002463-201 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 1, 2020 | May 6, 2020 |
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9400002463-201 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP46925A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2019 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AI6-Z91-466775-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AI6-Z91-466775-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2018 | Feb 23, 2019 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI6-Z91-466775-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-Z91-466775-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2017 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-Z91-466775-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01CI734849 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2013 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01-CG-905296 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2005 | Oct 2, 2013 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 01-CG-905296 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2005 | Oct 2, 2005 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 01-CG-905296 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2005 | Nov 12, 2005 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | 24-CC-100735 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2005 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF432423 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF432423 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2004 | Oct 2, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF432423 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2004 | Nov 3, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C072943 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2003 | Oct 2, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 433777 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2003 | Oct 2, 2004 |
| AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FP000331600 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2002 | Jan 10, 2003 |
| AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FP000331600 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2003 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6623976 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FP000331600 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6623976 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 01CIMJ15522 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 1999 | Nov 8, 2002 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MCP200281100 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 1999 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 083802008238 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 1997 | Oct 2, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-141D758-9-TIL-97 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 1997 | Nov 15, 1999 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | P-86 MXI 8029 10 56 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 1992 | Oct 2, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT00722A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT00722A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | 9400002463-201 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | 9400002463-201 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2020 | May 6, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | MAX AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | MAXA4IM0011294 | CARGO | May 6, 2020 | May 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | 9400002463-201 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP46925A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AI6-Z91-466775-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2019 | Feb 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AI6-Z91-466775-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-Z91-466775-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-Z91-466775-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI6-Z91-466775-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01CI734849 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-CG-905296 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2013 | Oct 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24-CC-100735 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2009 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-CG-905296 | CARGO | Nov 12, 2005 | Nov 12, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF432423 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2005 | Nov 3, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF432423 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2005 | Oct 2, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-CG-905296 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2005 | Oct 2, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF432423 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C072943 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2004 | Oct 2, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 433777 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2004 | Oct 2, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6623976 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2003 | Oct 2, 2003 |
| CANCEL | AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | FP000331600 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2003 | Oct 2, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | FP000331600 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2003 | Jan 10, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 01CIMJ15522 | CARGO | Nov 8, 2002 | Nov 8, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6623976 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | FP000331600 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MCP200281100 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-141D758-9-TIL-97 | CARGO | Nov 15, 1999 | Nov 15, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | 083802008238 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 1999 | Oct 2, 1999 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | 5CMP9454259-00 | BIPD | Oct 3, 1997 | Oct 3, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | P-86 MXI 8029 10 56 | CARGO | Oct 2, 1997 | Oct 2, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-231689 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC231689 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2024 |
| MC231689 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2024 |
| MC231689 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2020 |
| MC231689 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2020 |
| MC231689 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2020 |
| MC231689 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2020 |
| MC231689 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2019 |
| MC231689 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2019 |
| MC231689 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 |
| MC231689 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 |
| MC231689 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 3, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC231689 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2004 |
| MC231689 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC231689 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 1999 |
| MC231689 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 17, 1990 | REVOKED | Jan 23, 2003 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 58 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from 58 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.116B-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (58 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1.40 E TANGENT | HWY 34 .04 E SB I-5 EXIT RAMP | ...472715 | MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | .39 W MOLALLA | MAIN ST & CASCADE HWY | ...333792 | NELSON BROTHERS TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 19, 2023 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CENTRAL POINT | HWY 99 & SCENIC AVE | ...482751 | MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD | I-5*124.00 | ...141264 | M O NELSON & SONS INC |
| Jan 20, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1.40 N DIAMOND LAKE JCT | HWY 97 .94 N WELCH BUTTE RD | ...123828 | MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | EUGENE | W 7TH AVE & GARFIELD ST | ...482752 | MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC |
| Aug 6, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2016 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2016 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2015 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2015 | OR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2015 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2014 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2013 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2012 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
60 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 60 events