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NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC

EVERETT, WA

DBA: NELSON-REISNER

USDOT 429385 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Liquids / Gases Based in EVERETT, WA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Aug 18, 2011
Coverage resumed · Aug 18, 2015
Contract (Property) reinstated · Mar 23, 2023
Policy effective · Jan 1, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 3472 days Feb 14, 2002 → Aug 18, 2011
  • Prior insurance gap · 266 days Nov 25, 2014 → Aug 18, 2015
  • Contract (Property) gap · 7629 days Inactive May 3, 2002 → reinstated Mar 23, 2023
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: Liquids / Gases
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC (USDOT 429385)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $4,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 3472 days — Feb 14, 2002 → Aug 18, 2011
  • Prior insurance gap · 266 days — Nov 25, 2014 → Aug 18, 2015
  • Contract (Property) gap · 7629 days — Inactive May 3, 2002 → reinstated Mar 23, 2023
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 — FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/429385/
As of: Jul 17, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 7.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=19956 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Caution.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +37 (13 → 50) · Jun 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Power Units −37 (50 → 13) · Jun 20, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Legal Name NEL-SON DISTRIBUTING INC → NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC · Jun 20, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $4,000,000

FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 429385
In FMCSA records since Nov 27, 1990 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases
Fleet size 50 units
Drivers 37
Annual mileage 1,102,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (425) 353-9701
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1125 80TH ST SW
EVERETT, WA 98203-6280
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 429385
In FMCSA records since Nov 27, 1990 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,102,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 11.1% vs 23.4% -12.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7.4% vs 6.7% +0.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.52 vs 1.80 -1.28
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0
Trucks 10 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 12 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 42 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 23 23 0
OOS inspections 2 0 0
OOS percentage 8.7% 0% —
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
50
Drivers
37
Inspections
42
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
11.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
12 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC is a corporation based in EVERETT, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 429385. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 50 power units and 37 drivers, with 42 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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.

Carrier overview

NEL-SON DISTRIBUTING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 50 power units and 37 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 23 years on FMCSA's records, based in Everett, WA. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (26 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 50 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 37 drivers; Kenworth, Western Star, and Beall inc are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 11.1% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 19,956 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–75 power units (±50% of this carrier's 50 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
7.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 19,956 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +7.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
11.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 19,956 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -5.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 3, 2002 to Mar 23, 2023 (7629 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 14, 2002 to Aug 18, 2011 (3472 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 25, 2014 to Aug 18, 2015 (266 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 3 tracked changes on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 13 50
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Legal Name NEL-SON DISTRIBUTING INC NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 50 13
      Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jun 20, 2026 Jun 22, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
Driver Fitness
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 23 2 8.7% Mar 11, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 19
Western Star 9
Beall Inc 5
Freightliner 4
Unknown 3
Beal 2
Peterbilt 2
Chevrolet 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 0.37 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 3 — 0.56 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 0.75 1 — 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 (42 rows) View all 42 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87297447 Mar 11, 2026 WA 3 FEDERAL WAY WA
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D32209H · 5KKHAXFE2JPJT5970
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
87238465 Mar 4, 2026 WA 1 DU PONT WA
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C37081N · 5KKHAXFEXKPKH3916
0 — No
87012188 Feb 6, 2026 WA 1 DU PONT WA
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D03467A · 5KKHAXFE7NPNL2922
2 393.95F, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
86828157 Jan 13, 2026 WA 1 BOW WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D37892E · 1NKZL40X2RJ368043
0 — No
86622945 Dec 16, 2025 WA 2 MOUNT VERNON WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C06168A · 1NKDX40X6AJ274315
0 — No
86395719 Nov 18, 2025 WA 3 LAKEWOOD WA
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D68937F · 5KKHBPFE7SPVT4243
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86334403 Nov 12, 2025 WA 3 KIRKLAND WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D34010H · 2NK5LJ0X4SM189367
1 392.2-SLLCP No
85975865 Oct 2, 2025 WA 2 MOUNT VERNON WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA B25866T · 1NKDX40X0CR309502
0 — No
85961035 Sep 30, 2025 WA 2 BOW WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C56788T · 1NKZX40X5LJ431034
0 — No
85836268 Sep 17, 2025 WA 3 DU PONT WA
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D68937F · 5KKHBPFE7SPVT4243
0 — No
85631546 Aug 27, 2025 WA 1 BOW WA
Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C33144H · 2NPRLD9X77M736753
0 — No
85643959 Aug 26, 2025 WA 1 LAKE STEVENS WA
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
WA A00833N · 1XKDA98X5XR795903
0 — No
85500843 Aug 10, 2025 WA 3 ARLINGTON WA
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C56074E · 5KKMALD11FPGL0758
0 — No
85010833 Jun 18, 2025 WA 3 LAKE STEVENS WA
Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C02152B · 3ALACXCY5FDGK2994
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
84437061 Apr 16, 2025 WA 1 MOUNT VERNON WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C06168A · 1NKDX40X6AJ274315
0 — No
84187113 Mar 19, 2025 WA 1 MOUNT VERNON WA
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C37081N · 5KKHAXFEXKPKH3916
0 — No
83804408 Feb 5, 2025 WA 3 FEDERAL WAY WA
Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D06436G · 1FVHC5FE2SHVZ7350
1 392.2-SLLSIV No
83759488 Jan 31, 2025 WA 2 EVERETT WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C91887X · 1NKZXK0XXNJ493178
1 383.23A2-LCDLN Yes
83269008 Nov 27, 2024 WA 2 BOW WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D65497E · 3BKDX40X2GF116092
0 — No
82885236 Oct 9, 2024 WA 3 FEDERAL WAY WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA A00833N · 1XKDA98X5XR795903
0 — No
82841770 Oct 4, 2024 WA 2 MOUNT VERNON WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D53573B · 1NKZX40X9RJ328398
0 — No
82723192 Sep 19, 2024 WA 2 MOUNT VERNON WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C56788T · 1NKZX40X5LJ431034
0 — No
82553313 Aug 29, 2024 WA 1 BOW WA
Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C28100U · 1NPCX40X5MD748442
4 383.23(a)(2), 393.203(b), 392.2 Yes
82079472 Jul 9, 2024 WA 3 DU PONT WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA RP10203 · 1NKZX40X6GJ120346
3 392.9b(a), 392.2 Yes
81956666 Jun 21, 2024 WA 2 FEDERAL WAY WA
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C46043W · 1NKZXP9X2MJ464465
3 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.205A-WRCC, 393.75A3-TAOL No
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EG45999 Nov 3, 2025 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000EB11766 Feb 28, 2021 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E853249 Oct 25, 2018 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E780793 Mar 19, 2018 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E255964 Jul 9, 2013 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0002693517 Jun 18, 2007 WA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
WA0002680764 Jan 29, 2007 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000720421 Oct 29, 2000 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000716098 Sep 29, 2000 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA0000960058 Mar 31, 2000 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000615743 Jul 2, 1998 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA0000470932 Nov 13, 1997 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC333945
N
—
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 MC333945 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

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
Aug 30, 2024 MC333945-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 18, 2024 MC333945 NC REVOCATION NC →
Mar 23, 2023 MC333945-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 21, 2011 MC333945 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY 1881452 91X $4,000,000 Jan 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY 1881451 91X $1,000,000 Jan 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY 1881452 BIPD/Excess — Jan 1, 2024 Aug 20, 2024 NAME CHANGED
FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY 1881451 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2024 Jan 1, 2024 REPLACED
FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY 1881451 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2024 Aug 20, 2024 NAME CHANGED
GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 62P100334 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2021 Jan 1, 2024 REPLACED
GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 62P100334 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2021 Feb 4, 2024 CANCELLED
GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 62P100334-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2019 Aug 18, 2021 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PFHRU007057-03 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2018 Aug 18, 2019 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PFHRU007057-02 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2017 Aug 18, 2018 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PFHRU007057-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2016 Aug 18, 2017 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084PSMRENMA1400055092331 BIPD/Excess — Aug 18, 2015 Jan 1, 2024 REPLACED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PFHRU007057-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2015 Aug 18, 2016 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 266 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 25, 2014 to Aug 18, 2015
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. CDP2941274BNPG BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2011 Aug 18, 2011 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. CDP2941274BNPG BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2011 Oct 7, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. CDP2941274BNPG BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2011 Nov 25, 2014 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 3472 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 14, 2002 to Aug 18, 2011
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CMG 0453103 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1998 Mar 1, 1998 REPLACED
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CUL 0249747 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1998 Feb 14, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 30, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Aug 20, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Aug 20, 2024
    insurance
    NAMECHG — FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Aug 20, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 20, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Feb 4, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 9, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jan 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  10. Jan 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 18, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Aug 18, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Aug 18, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Aug 18, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Aug 18, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Nov 25, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  17. Nov 25, 2014
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 266 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 18, 2015)
  18. Oct 7, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  19. Aug 18, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  20. May 3, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  21. May 3, 2002
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 7629 days (through Mar 23, 2023)
  22. Feb 14, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Feb 14, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  24. Feb 14, 2002
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3472 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 18, 2011)
  25. Mar 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MOUNT VERNON WA WA 6 0
BOW WA WA 5 1
DU PONT WA WA 5 2
FEDERAL WAY WA WA 5 0
ARLINGTON WA WA 2 0
LAKE STEVENS WA WA 2 0
DARRINGTON WA WA 1 0
EVERETT WA WA 1 1
EVERETTWA WA 1 0
FEDERAL WAY NORTHBOUND SCALE WA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
172.602(a) Emergency Response information not complete Hazardous Materials 1 0
383.23(a)(2) CDL - wrong class Driver Fitness 1 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82 Texting while driving Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.19 Hazard warning signal inoperable Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.203(b) Cab/body improperly secured to frame Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC

  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 DISTRIBUTING INC

Is NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 429385 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 DISTRIBUTING INC's safety rating? ▾
NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC had? ▾
42 roadside inspections are on file for NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC 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 DISTRIBUTING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 11.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC based? ▾
NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1125 80TH ST SW, EVERETT, Washington 98203-6280. 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 DISTRIBUTING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC 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 DISTRIBUTING INC operate? ▾
NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC self-reports 50 power units and 37 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 DISTRIBUTING INC had any crashes? ▾
12 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NELSON DISTRIBUTING INC 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.

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