Walter E Nelson Co is an active interstate carrier based in Portland, OR.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 43 | 2 | 0 |
| Tractors | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 59 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 59 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 87% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 76% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 80% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 40% | 88% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 7 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 4 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 10 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 17, 2026 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 50
Ace Packing Company Incorporated
New York, NY
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Arndts Inc
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Michael Nelson · also at 66 others
Attn 2 Detail Mobile Wash Co
Mogadore, OH
Michael Nelson · also at 66 others
B&M Automotive Llc
Douglas, GA
Michael Nelson · also at 66 others
City View Electric Inc
Columbus, MN
Michael Nelson · also at 66 others
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 1.17 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.09 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 2.62 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 0.47 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 7 states. Top state WA accounts for 73% of activity. Activity outside home state (OR): 88%.
+2 other states with fewer inspections
| 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| WA |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 3922LCDLR | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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