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BRAD NELSON

AITKIN, MN

DBA: BRAD NELSON TRUCKING

USDOT 517040 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL General Freight Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products +1 more Based in AITKIN, MN Grade A · 95
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 · May 8, 2006
Contract (Property) reinstated · Mar 1, 2018
Contract (Property) reinstated · May 10, 2006
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2018
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 595 days Sep 20, 2004 → May 8, 2006
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2170 days Inactive Mar 22, 2012 → reinstated Mar 1, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 590 days Inactive Sep 27, 2004 → reinstated May 10, 2006
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk
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 — BRAD NELSON (USDOT 517040)
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: $1,000,000
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 595 days — Sep 20, 2004 → May 8, 2006
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2170 days — Inactive Mar 22, 2012 → reinstated Mar 1, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 590 days — Inactive Sep 27, 2004 → reinstated May 10, 2006

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/517040/
As of: Jul 20, 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 95/100). 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281617 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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +1 (1 → 2) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 517040
In FMCSA records since Mar 18, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket MC255749
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk, Beverages, Paper Products, Construction
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 28,513 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (218) 330-4893
Email: [email protected]
Physical
39810 STATE HWY 47
AITKIN, MN 56431
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 517040
In FMCSA records since Mar 18, 1993 (~33y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 28,513 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

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

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BRAD NELSON is a individual based in AITKIN, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 517040. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Carrier overview

BRAD NELSON is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Aitkin, MN. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract and 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 1 power unit (small fleet); 2 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 281,617 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,617 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 281,617 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 22, 2012 to Mar 1, 2018 (2170 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 27, 2004 to May 10, 2006 (590 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 20, 2004 to May 8, 2006 (595 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 1 2
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jun 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026

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

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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
78822971 Jun 5, 2023 ND 2 BUXTON PULLOUT
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAT8192 · 4V4NC9GH07N446034
0 — No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000012472 Nov 17, 2004 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0208000168 Aug 19, 2002 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC255749
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 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
Mar 1, 2018 MC255749-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 22, 2012 MC255749-P VOL REVOCATION VOL →
May 10, 2006 MC255749-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP37773A 91X $1,000,000 Mar 1, 2018 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN495695 CARGO — May 8, 2006 Jun 7, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN495695 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 2006 Apr 19, 2012 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 595 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 20, 2004 to May 8, 2006
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200175-03 BIPD/Primary — Aug 15, 2004 Sep 20, 2004 CANCELLED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200175-03 CARGO — Aug 15, 2004 Sep 20, 2004 CANCELLED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200175-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 15, 2002 Aug 15, 2002 REPLACED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 450713 CARGO — Aug 15, 2002 Aug 15, 2004 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200175-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 15, 2002 Aug 15, 2004 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP85605D BIPD/Primary — Aug 9, 2002 Aug 15, 2002 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP85605D BIPD/Primary — Aug 9, 2002 Sep 12, 2002 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP 23519B CARGO — Aug 5, 1993 Aug 15, 2002 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP 23519B CARGO — Aug 5, 1993 Sep 12, 2002 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP 25319A BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 1992 Aug 9, 2002 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 1, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Apr 19, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Mar 22, 2012
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Mar 22, 2012
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 2170 days (through Mar 1, 2018)
  5. Jun 7, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 27, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Sep 27, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Sep 27, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Sep 27, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  10. Sep 27, 2004
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 590 days (through May 10, 2006)
  11. Sep 20, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 20, 2004
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 595 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 8, 2006)
  13. Aug 19, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Aug 15, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Aug 15, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Sep 12, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  17. Sep 12, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  18. Aug 15, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Aug 15, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  20. Aug 15, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  21. Aug 9, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BUXTON PULLOUT ND 1 0
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How to verify BRAD NELSON

  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 BRAD NELSON

Is BRAD NELSON an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BRAD NELSON is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 517040 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 BRAD NELSON's safety rating? ▾
BRAD NELSON'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 BRAD NELSON had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for BRAD NELSON 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 BRAD NELSON's out-of-service rate? ▾
BRAD NELSON has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, 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 BRAD NELSON based? ▾
BRAD NELSON reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 39810 STATE HWY 47, AITKIN, Minnesota 56431. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BRAD NELSON have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BRAD NELSON holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC255749). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BRAD NELSON operate? ▾
BRAD NELSON self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 BRAD NELSON had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BRAD NELSON 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.

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