Freight Carrier/broker · Peshtigo, WI

NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC

901 PINE STREET · Peshtigo, WI 54157

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(715) 582-3700 Tap to call
  • MC #186966
  • USDOT #264574 USDOT Active
  • 27
    Power Units
  • 25
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC is a Peshtigo, WI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 27 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-186966 and their USDOT number is 264574.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/30/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,412,212 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 24 states over the past 24 months: WI (10), MI (6), MO (5), IA (5), IN (4), OH (4), NY (3), IL (3), MS (2), WV (2), CO (2), GA (1), +12 more. Home base: Peshtigo, Wisconsin.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.31 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.02 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

  • 59
    Total
  • 36
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.49(j)No valid medical waiver in drivers possession1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC
901 PINE STREET
PESHTIGO, WI 54157
Mailing Address
NELSON FREIGHT SERVICE INC
PO BOX 7
PESHTIGO, WI 54157

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