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MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC
DBA: Nelson Brothers Trucking Inc
Springfield, OR
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 11064 · MC 231689
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-231689 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
29.8% OOS · 58 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 3, 2018; first granted August 17, 1990 (36 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 38.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 58 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC231689
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT00722A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
11064
MC Number
MC-231689
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
August 17, 1990
Authority Reinstated
May 3, 2018
Annual Mileage
5,103,989 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3112 Industrial Ave, Springfield, OR 97478
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Demian Mclellan
Officer 2
Rick Nelson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
58
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
39
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate38.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (18.0pp higher)
29.8% of 47 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
83rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
18 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | OR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 25, 2026 | OR | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 15, 2025 | OR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OR36
WA11
CA2
ID1
Fleet & Equipment (78)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~40
of 129 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~38
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Truck
19
Pole Trailer
13
Flatbed
11
Grain / Hopper
4
Semi-trailer
4
Trailer (type not listed)
3
Full Trailer
1
Logging
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 General Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) | 1G9TAM001EA008035 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX5NR477270 | 3 | 2 |
| Unknown | Pole Trailer | 0000000000OR97005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX2LJ378769 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX9LJ378770 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX5LR409905 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPP0X3GR482752 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X0NJ141003 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X2NJ141004 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP49X5RJ356658 | 2 | — |
Show all 78 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN12534XEB000567 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165342GB001297 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165345RB000664 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165346GB001710 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165347RB000665 | 2 | — |
| Western Tr | Semi-trailer | 5DN16534SHB000295 | 2 | — |
| Other | Pole Trailer | OR97006 | 2 | — |
| Asmbl | Pole Trailer | 00000000000R94621 | 1 | — |
| Asve | Full Trailer | 00000000000R96662 | 1 | 1 |
| Asmbl | Pole Trailer | 000000000ORN02067 | 1 | — |
| Asve | Pole Trailer | 000000000ORN02348 | 1 | 1 |
| Asve | Pole Trailer | 000000000ORN02355 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Pole Trailer | 0R91225 | 1 | — |
| Asmbl | Semi-trailer | 0R933950000000000 | 1 | — |
| Asmbl | Semi-trailer | 0R94624 | 1 | — |
| Whitlog | Semi-trailer | 1611226901 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 General Trailer | Logging · 10 ft | 1G9PDAL19TA008051 | 1 | — |
| 2005 General Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) | 1G9TAM0035A008019 | 1 | — |
| 2017 General Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) | 1G9TAM004HA008003 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXB0X71J872921 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWL40X7DR367483 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWLB9X8TS674420 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWLB9XX1R872923 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4EX0RR333793 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4EX3PR238044 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4EX7PR238046 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4EX7RR333791 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4EX8PR238038 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4EX9JR188550 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4EXXPR238039 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWXPEX1JJ185917 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWXPEX2HJ141497 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWXPEX4HJ141499 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWXPEX8JJ185915 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EX8LJ427052 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EXXLJ427053 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX5KJ277692 | 1 | 1 |
| Peerless D | Pole Trailer | 1PLA01225RTA10790 | 1 | — |
| Peerless D | Pole Trailer | 1PLB02037KTB95260 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1PLE0534X4PJ53225 | 1 | 1 |
| Whit Log | Pole Trailer | 1W9011101DSW13050 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX5SR385264 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPP0X1GR482751 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPP0X3FR440984 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPP9X0HR141264 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPP9X1GR482834 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPP9X2HR141265 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9PR258808 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP49X0MJ457194 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP49X2PJ263335 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP49X4PJ263336 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP49X7RJ356659 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX7HJ160695 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZPP0X4JJ185873 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZPP0X6JJ185874 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Atlas Copco | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 4500B2029HR091189 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125340HB000999 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125346KB000643 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165340EB000517 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165340GB000861 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165341JB000214 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165342MB001179 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165344HB000296 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN165347JB000296 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Load King | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5LKL53351H1029747 | 1 | 1 |
| Assembled | Pole Trailer | ORN02068 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Pole Trailer | ORN02347 | 1 | 1 |
| Asve | Pole Trailer | ORN02447 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (58)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | AP01040488 | LOWELL OR | I | 6 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH IMCO |
1NKWLB9XX1R872937 1M9P534B1N1041040 |
OR YCDK207 OR HV73778 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | AS43840089 | NOTI OR | II | — | — | NELSON BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ASMBL |
1NKWXPEX4HJ141499 0R933950000000000 |
OR YAKK794 OR HU97628 |
| June 29, 2026 | AW43870287 | VENETA OR | II | 2 | — | GIUSTINA LAND & TIMBER CO | Straight Truck Trailer |
KENWORTH UNKNOWN |
1NKZXPEX9LJ378770 0000000000OR97005 |
OR YAKL319 OR HV34171 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | AP43220627 | LOWELL OR | III | — | — | ROSEBURG RESOURCES | Straight Truck Trailer |
KENWORTH WHIT LOG |
1NKWL40X7DR367483 1W9011101DSW13050 |
OR YAKK789 OR HV61640 |
| May 27, 2026 | AP43220620 | NOTI OR | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GENERAL TRAILER |
1XKDP4TX5NR477270 1G9TAM001EA008035 |
OR YAKK787 OR HU80660 |
| April 30, 2026 | AP43220611 | LOWELL OR | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1NKWLB9XX1R872923 5DN12534XEB000567 |
OR YAKL304 OR HV84466 |
| April 1, 2026 | AS43840059 | MYRTLE CREEK OR | I | 2 | 1 | BRINKS LAND IMPROVEMENT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WHITLOG |
1NKWXPEX2HJ141497 1611226901 |
OR YAKK795 OR HV92992 |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 2169000743 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | 2 | — | WILSONART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKZP40X2NJ141004 5DN165347RB000665 |
OR YAKM587 OR HV84470 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | X286000420 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | 1 | — | GREEN DIAMOND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKZP49X5RJ356658 5DN165346GB001710 |
OR YAKA598 OR HU97185 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 0935006965 | TUMWATER WA | III | 1 | — | GREEN DIAMOND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKZPP0X4JJ185873 5DN165347JB000296 |
OR YAIL324 OR HV11218 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GIUSTINA RESOURCES | 6 | January 13, 2026 |
| ROSEBURG RESOURCES | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
| GREEN DIAMOND | 2 | March 10, 2026 |
| COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS | 2 | March 9, 2026 |
| COLLINS PARTICLE BOARD | 2 | February 21, 2025 |
| GIUSTINA LAND & TIMBER CO | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| BRINKS LAND IMPROVEMENT | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| WILSONART | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| GREEN DIAMOND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| MONTGOMERY TIMBER MGT, LLC | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| CASCADE TIMBER CONSULTING INC | 1 | November 4, 2025 |
| WILSONARTKFO | 1 | October 27, 2025 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 6, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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