NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES
USDOT
3191846
MC Number
169189
Fleet Size
12
Total Drivers
9
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 18, 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 CONTRACTING SERVICES INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in PLATEVILLE, Colorado, operating 12 power units with 9 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 3 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 Colorado is 11.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.4% across 50,202 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
3
Total
50%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 11, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 21, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC (USDOT #3191846) 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 CONTRACTING SERVICES INC's safety record?
NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC has 3 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. 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 CONTRACTING SERVICES INC operate?
NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC operates 12 power units with 9 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC located?
NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC is based in PLATEVILLE, Colorado at 19186 CR 29, 80651. Phone: (307) 321-0727.
What are NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC's out-of-service rates?
NELSON CONTRACTING SERVICES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, 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 66.7%, 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.