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WALTER E NELSON CO
Portland, OR
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 288471
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
12.9% OOS · 152 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 152 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
288471
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 11, 1987
Annual Mileage
860,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5937 N Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Nelson
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper ProductsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
152
Driver Inspections
120
Vehicle Inspections
104
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance71
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate9.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.9% of 93 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
38th 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
30 of 68 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 95 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 95 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 95 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 95 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | OR | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| January 14, 2026 | OR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 6, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 17, 2024 | WA | — | 1 | 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
WA85
OR16
ID8
CA5
MT3
NV1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (62)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~54
of 59 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
28
Chassis / Incomplete
15
Tractor
9
Dry Van
7
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8MDMM0193 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT5HDHK0350 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HM7X2MM740145 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5SDVS0564 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1LDMH5801 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9SDVS0566 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXMDMM0194 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFCXRDVJ3190 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT1HED86418 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT6PED55789 | 3 | — |
Show all 62 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623FB703850 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1RD688048 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X9MM740144 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT3HDJC3870 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT9HDA00592 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT9MDA11702 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT3LDA05049 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA2NS001991 | 2 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487WP590629 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBA48X5RD688046 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X4HM448973 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X7JM497154 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HM7X0KM609051 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HM7X4KM609053 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HM7X5GM327964 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HM7X7NM777001 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HN7X3DM210790 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Peterbilt 200 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHM7X0SM735273 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 200 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHM7X9SM735272 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Straight Truck | 3ALACXFC0RVDJ3190 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 32 ft | 3H3V321C86T175001 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W164J7009119 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT0JEC80466 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT5HEE19372 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT5LDA04552 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT6FED42637 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT8HEE48249 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT9JEC80465 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT6KEE54685 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT0CDBM5319 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC3VHXF2080 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629RB541145 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06211T004641 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06223T001606 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9628SS031508 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRFC9621ES142129 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBA48X3RD688045 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8SD764497 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1MD743463 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2FD264116 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3SD727312 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5JD487761 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1XPBDP9X5SD727312 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Sterling Truck Acterra | Truck · Class 7 | 2FZACGDC26AW97129 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HN7X5DM210791 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3LDMH5802 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXLDLP2302 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT5HDJC3871 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC1RDVJ3191 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Gmc W4 | Truck · Class 3 | J8DB4W16677400115 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W167N7013090 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Isuzu NQR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W164K7900647 | 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 (152)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 2018001007 | BOW WA | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC8MDMM0193 |
OR Y123889 |
| August 26, 2026 | X775000880 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT3LDA05049 |
OR T618290 |
| August 26, 2026 | 0933001103 | RIDGEFIELD WA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC3VHXF2080 |
OR YASZ322 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | 2175000233 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT6PED55789 |
OR Y132731 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 2166001234 | BOW WA | II | 3 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC9SDVS0566 |
OR Y134214 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | UDZG000931 | CA, CA | I | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HM6X7JM497154 |
OR T608885 |
| July 16, 2026 | 1275005150 | MARYSVILLE WA | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC9SDVS0566 |
OR Y134214 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | X763000426 | DU PONT WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXDT3HDJC3870 |
OR YARW062 |
| June 4, 2026 | 1275005095 | FERNDALE WA | III | 1 | — | NATURE'S PATH FOODS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3LDMH5802 |
OR Y123540 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | X768004639 | ARLINGTON WA | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXDT3HDJC3870 |
OR YARW062 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH WEST PAPER CONVERTERS | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| NATURE'S PATH FOODS | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| WILCOX FARMS | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| BAY CITY SUPPLY | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| OREGON SHORES RECREATION CLUB INC | 1 | August 12, 2025 |
| LEWIS COUNTY CHEMICAL | 1 | July 24, 2025 |
| BOXES 2 BUSINESS | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICT | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| CASE PRO WASH LLC | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
| PREGIS CORPORATION | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
| WASHINGTON AUTOMATED | 1 | October 25, 2024 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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