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NELSON TRUCKING INC
Seaford, DE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 639769 · MC 305806
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs · first granted 1996
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-305806 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 24 yrs since reinstatement on October 3, 2002; first granted August 14, 1996 (30 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC305806
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA871517746
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
639769
MC Number
MC-305806
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 1996
Authority First Granted
August 14, 1996
Authority Reinstated
October 3, 2002
Annual Mileage
349,242 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
24942 Sussex Hwy, Seaford, DE 19973
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dennis H Nelson Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | DE | — | 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
MD12
DE2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
6
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK17LV20730 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96247H707395 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GG27N455258 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96237H707419 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96235M701916 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM962XEH721413 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GG08N484078 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBA8X2PJ88303 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96246M701814 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820972020034 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volv | Tractor | 4V4NC9GC27N455258 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GG27N455261 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 3211C01639 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 1 | — | ATLANTIC FOREST PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2WKEDDJH4WK953499 1GRDM96235M701916 |
DE CL125280 ME 5083812 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 1115002572 | HARRINGTON DE | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9GG27N455258 1GRDM962XEH721413 |
DE CL121164 ME 231780H |
| September 9, 2026 | 3274C00290 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | ATLANTIC FOREST PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK17LV20730 1GRDM96247H707395 |
DE CL118991 ME 5083986 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 14, 2026 | 0251C01142 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | AFP SPARROWS POINT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9GG08N484078 1GRDM96247H707395 |
DE CL121042 ME 5083986 |
| April 22, 2026 | 0006868135 | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK17LV20730 1GRDM96237H707419 |
DE CL118991 ME 5083987 |
| March 6, 2026 | 0180C00798 | VIENNA MD | II | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9GG27N455258 1GRDM96235M701916 |
DE CL121164 ME 5083812 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 21, 2025 | 3211C00692 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 2 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJBBA8X2PJ88303 1GRDM96237H707419 |
DE CL122591 ME 5083987 |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | 0249C00676 | VIENNA MD | II | 1 | — | APFSPARROWS POINT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK17LV20730 1GRDM962XEH721413 |
DE CL117991 ME 231780H |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 17, 2024 | 2355004102 | CAROLINE COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLV GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9GC27N455258 1GRDM96246M701814 |
DE CL121164 ME 5083813 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 10, 2024 | 1257000820 | MIDDLETOWN DE | III | 1 | — | AFP SPARROWS POINT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9GG27N455258 1GRDM96235M701916 |
DE CL121164 ME 5083812 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC FOREST PRODUCTS | 2 | October 1, 2026 |
| AFP SPARROWS POINT | 2 | August 14, 2026 |
| DELAWARE BUILDING SUPPLY | 2 | May 20, 2024 |
| ATLANTIC FORREST | 2 | March 4, 2024 |
| APFSPARROWS POINT | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| AIROS MEDICAL INC | 1 | March 26, 2024 |
| 84 LUMBER | 1 | November 28, 2023 |
| BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE | 1 | November 8, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 21, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 24, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 22, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 17, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Interstate Commerce Authority Inc
10262 VALLEY WATERS DR, Spring Valley, CA, 91978-2011
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