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MICHAEL THOMAS NELSON
DBA: Michael Nelson Trucking
Kenmare, ND
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2858735 · MC 957544
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-957544 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 13, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC957544
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9300311224
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2858735
MC Number
MC-957544
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 25, 2016
Authority Reinstated
April 13, 2026
Annual Mileage
68,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Kenmare, ND
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | FT29009250 | TIOGA ND | II | — | — | BIRDSALL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXP49X3MD767365 1TDH48037MB169720 |
ND 16796P ND T536813 |
| May 15, 2024 | TR17006563 | NORWICH REST AREA, ND | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DB8X3TD367266 1TDH48037MB169720 |
ND 39927P ND TEMP |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1TDH48037MB169720 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXP49X3MD767365 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X3TD367266 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 30, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 16, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2016 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 23, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 11, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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