JOE NELSON
USDOT 787962
Active, intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier, small fleet (2 power units) — no FMCSA safety rating on record (common).
Vetting summary
At a glance
- Out-of-service rate0% vs 19.1% national avg
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Registration
Carrier identity
| USDOT Number | 787962 |
|---|---|
| MC Number | — |
| Legal Name | JOE NELSON |
| DBA Name | — |
| Entity Type | INDIVIDUAL |
| Phone | 6414302593 |
| Address | 4667 140TH ST, Thornton, IA, 50479 |
Status
Authority & safety
| Operating Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Operation Type | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Safety Rating | None on record — most carriers have not received a formal FMCSA safety rating. |
| Hazmat Flag | false |
Safety ratings: S = Satisfactory, C = Conditional, U = Unsatisfactory. A carrier with no rating has not been through a full FMCSA compliance review — this is common and not itself a red flag.
Safety events
Inspections & crashes (last 24 months)
| Inspections | 1 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-Service Rate | 0% vs 19.1% national average |
Most frequent violation categories: 12 (1), 51 (1).
Crash involvement does not imply fault. FMCSA crash records list all reportable crashes involving a carrier, regardless of who caused them.
Equipment
Fleet & operations
| Power Units (trucks) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 |
| Recent Annual Mileage | 10,000 |
| Last MCS-150 Filing | 22-JAN-26 |
JOE NELSON operates 2 power units — a larger fleet than 60% of carriers registered in IA.
Nearby
Other carriers in Thornton, IA
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- SAMUEL K AND REBECCA J MCDOWELL — USDOT 779547, 2 power units
- BRAD SCHMIDT — USDOT 623893, 1 power units
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