NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
264574
MC Number
186966
Fleet Size
27
Total Drivers
25
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 27, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PESHTIGO, Wisconsin, operating 27 power units with 25 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 60 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Wisconsin is 8.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.6% across 64,838 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
60
Total
66%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Great West Casualty Co — eff. Jun 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 1, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC (USDOT #264574) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC's safety record?
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC has 60 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC operate?
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC operates 27 power units with 25 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC transport hazardous materials?
No. NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC located?
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC is based in PESHTIGO, Wisconsin at 901 PINE STREET, 54157. Phone: (715) 582-3700.
What are NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC's out-of-service rates?
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.