NEL-SON DISTRIBUTING INC
USDOT 429385 • DBA: NELSON-REISNER • 1125 80TH ST SW, EVERETT, WA, 98203-6280
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-333945 | REVOKED | May 3, 2002 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1881451 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 1881452 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1881451 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100334 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2021 | Feb 4, 2024 |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100334 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2021 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100334-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2019 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU007057-03 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2018 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU007057-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2017 | Aug 18, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU007057-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2016 | Aug 18, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU007057-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2015 | Aug 18, 2016 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | 1084PSMRENMA1400055092331 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2015 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CDP2941274BNPG | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2011 | Nov 25, 2014 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CDP2941274BNPG | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CDP2941274BNPG | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2011 | Aug 18, 2011 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMG 0453103 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CUL 0249747 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1998 | Feb 14, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1881452 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1881451 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100334 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100334 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1084PSMRENMA1400055092331 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1881451 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100334-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU007057-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU007057-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2018 | Aug 18, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU007057-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU007057-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CDP2941274BNPG | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2014 | Nov 25, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CDP2941274BNPG | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CDP2941274BNPG | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2011 | Aug 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CUL 0249747 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2002 | Feb 14, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CMG 0453103 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-333945 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-333945 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC333945 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 30, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC333945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2024 |
| MC333945 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 23, 2023 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 2024 |
| MC333945 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 13, 1998 | REVOKED | Apr 30, 2002 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EVERETT | SR-526 MP 001.72 | ...WC6906 | NELSON-REISNER |
| Feb 28, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | I-5*169.70 | ...KH3916 | NELSON PETROLEUM |
| Oct 25, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2007 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2007 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2000 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2000 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2000 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 1998 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 1997 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events