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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 896 days (since Feb 3, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC

USDOT 1723253 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated Company officer: THOMAS NELSON General Freight Based in WEST BRANCH, MI Grade F · 64
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Feb 3, 2024
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 896 days (since Feb 3, 2024).
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 1 FMCSA-reportable crash on file. Details →
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
Company officer: THOMAS NELSON
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC (USDOT 1723253)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): THOMAS NELSON (Company officer)

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 896 days (since Feb 3, 2024).

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 1 FMCSA-reportable crash on file.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1723253/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 64/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Feb 3, 2024.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331450 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Feb 3, 2024

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1723253
In FMCSA records since Jan 4, 2008 (~18y)
Company officer THOMAS NELSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 75,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (989) 312-0810
Email: [email protected]
Physical
686 PEACH CREEK LANE
WEST BRANCH, MI 48661
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1723253
In FMCSA records since Jan 4, 2008 (~18y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 75,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 100% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC is a motor carrier based in WEST BRANCH, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1723253. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in West Branch, MI. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 331,450 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,450 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,450 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-04 2026-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 1 1 100.0% Apr 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 1
Mcoa 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 27.00 27 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87690121 Apr 27, 2026 MI 1 I75 SB @ MM 252
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE35722 · 1XKWD69X81J868653
14 207F-SDAS, 3A1-BOS, 47E Yes
78343465 Apr 12, 2023 MI 2 — — 4 393.95(f), 393.48(a), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0009976427 Dec 15, 2016 MI 1 0 Yes No Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC759388
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC759388 common INACTIVE —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 16, 2011 MC759388-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1000503337 BIPD/Primary — Mar 24, 2023 Feb 3, 2024 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 53-340398-00 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2021 Apr 26, 2023 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 53-340398-00 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2021 Mar 24, 2023 REPLACED
MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CCJ0014593 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2012 May 1, 2021 REPLACED
MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CCA0014393-03 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2011 May 1, 2012 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 12, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Feb 12, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Feb 3, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Apr 26, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 3, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Mar 24, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I75 SB @ MM 252 MI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC

Is NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1723253 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC's safety rating? ▾
NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC based? ▾
NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 686 PEACH CREEK LANE, WEST BRANCH, Michigan 48661. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC operate? ▾
NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for NELSON TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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