Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc USDOT 1087980 – Safety, Crashes & Inspections

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Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1087980. The company operates from Rice, MN and maintains an active operating status with 28 power units and 34 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

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Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

10 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate60.00%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 60.0% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

1 crash recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1087980?

USDOT number 1087980 is assigned to Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Rice, MN.

How many inspections has Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc had?

Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc has recorded 10 total inspections with 6 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 60.00%.

Where is Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc located?

Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc is headquartered at 1376 105th St Nw, Rice, MN 56367.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1087980 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc (DOT# 1087980) – FMCSA Carrier Profile