--- title: "WALTER E NELSON CO | DOT 288471 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/or/288471/walter-e-nelson-co description: "WALTER E NELSON CO is a interstate carrier based in PORTLAND, OR. Fleet size: 59 power units, 90 drivers. DOT# 288471." lang: en --- Active Interstate # WALTER E NELSON CO Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 288471 Location PORTLAND, OR Phone 5032853037 Power Units 59 Drivers 90 Trailers 13 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Jan 14, 2025 ## Risk Signals — WALTER E NELSON CO Scanning active / 10 NOT RATED Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 1 fleet VIN listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 7 Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3% 1 of 7 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 14.3% 1 of 7 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 2 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Aug 26, 2026 · WA Clean rate (90d) 45% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 15 All time Fatalities 2 Injuries 11 Tow-Away 15 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with WALTER E NELSON CO. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with WALTER E NELSON CO? Be the first to report how it went. ## About WALTER E NELSON CO WALTER E NELSON CO is a Portland, OR-based trucking corporation operating with a fleet of 59 power units and employing 90 drivers. The company specializes in the transportation of paper products and other cargo types across interstate routes. With a total of 17 trailers, WALTER E NELSON CO provides contract and common carrier services within its operational scope. ### Related Companies 19 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 7 states Top states: WA OR ID CA MT Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority N/A Contract Authority N/A Broker Authority N/A ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 5032853037 Physical Address 5937 N CUTTER CIRCLE PORTLAND, OR 97217 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried Paper Products Other ### Violations by Category 74 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 18% of violations across 9 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 87 trucks Top manufacturers FREIGHTLINER PETERBILT FORD Sample units JALE5W164K79XXXXX 2019 ISUZU NRR 1XPBDP9X3SD7XXXXX 2025 PETERBILT 579 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. Are you WALTER E NELSON CO? 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