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JAMES NELSON

DOT 778154
MC 426904
Entity Carrier
3150 WHITEWOOD RD, STURGIS, SD 57785 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
778154
ACTIVE

Overview

JAMES NELSON is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jun 2025, based in Sturgis, South Dakota. It operates a fleet of 2 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
50%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJun 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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4 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

2
Inspections, 24 mo
3
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-06
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2025-08-12
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-08-12
393.60D — Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units2
Drivers2
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-426904

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JAMES NELSON authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 778154 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JAMES NELSON carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is JAMES NELSON's safety rating?
JAMES NELSON does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does JAMES NELSON operate?
It runs 2 power units with 2 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
3150 WHITEWOOD RD
STURGIS, SD 57785
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