NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC
27-unit tanker operator based in Peshtigo, WI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 264574
- MC
- MC186966
- Based
- Peshtigo, WI
- Contact
- 7155823700 · corby@nelsonfs.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, liquids and gases, and chemicals, NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Peshtigo, WI. 27 power units, 25 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC186966 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 4, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 27 owned tractors, 87 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,135 motor carriers operating 27 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 225.6% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 36 | 15.95 | 225.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 | 6.33 | 63.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.15 | 93.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 44.03 | 61.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 27-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 264574: 104 inspections across 31 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 11, 2026 in IL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35 |
| Hours-of-Service | 11 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 |
| Total violations | 70 (13 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes . Most recent: Dec 6, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, liquids and gases, and chemicals on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (87 trailers against 27 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,135 peer carriers operating 27 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 68 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 70 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 225.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 27 power units on file.
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