What Verdica's 813 score means for WALTER E NELSON CO
WALTER E NELSON CO's composite score of 813 out of 850 places the carrier in the "excellent" band (800–850). This score reflects a strong overall compliance posture as measured by FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) data on safety inspections and operational standards.
A score in this range indicates that the carrier has performed well against federal benchmarks in the areas Verdica tracks. For a business owner or shipper evaluating this provider, an 813 score signals lower regulatory risk compared to carriers in lower bands. That said, the score is not perfect—the 37-point gap from the maximum suggests there are areas where performance is good but not flawless, which is typical even for well-run operations.
The reader should interpret this as a positive indicator, but not as a guarantee of zero issues. It reflects past and current compliance data from federal inspection records. Anyone considering a business relationship with this carrier should still conduct independent due diligence, including direct reference checks and a review of their insurance and operating authority status.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance (850/850): This perfect sub-score reflects WALTER E NELSON CO's standing with respect to operating authority and insurance coverage requirements. Carriers must maintain current, valid authority to operate and adequate liability and cargo insurance. A maximal score here means no red flags on file with regulators regarding lapsed credentials, authority suspensions, or insurance lapses.
Safety Record (835/850): This sub-score is derived from FMCSA BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) scores, which measure safety-related violations and crash rates. An 835 indicates the carrier's crash history, moving violations, and roadside safety violations are within acceptable to strong ranges. The 15-point deduction from perfect suggests minor violations or incidents have been recorded, but they are not severe enough to trigger elevated safety risk flags.
Inspection History (725/850): This is the lowest of the three sub-scores. It reflects data from DOT roadside safety inspections and the frequency or severity of violations found during those inspections. A score of 725 places this dimension in the "strong" to "acceptable" range. This suggests WALTER E NELSON CO has passed most inspections satisfactorily, but inspectors have identified some compliance gaps—possibly in vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, or logbook accuracy—serious enough to lower this score relative to the other two dimensions.
What regulators in OR track for trucking providers
The FMCSA uses several mechanisms to monitor Oregon-based carriers. Roadside safety inspections by state and federal officers check vehicle condition (brakes, tires, lighting, cargo securement) and driver compliance (hours-of-service logs, licensing, medical certification). Violations documented during these inspections feed into carrier BASIC scores.
BASIC scores track six dimensions: unsafe driving, fatigued driving, driver fitness, controlled substances/alcohol, vehicle maintenance, and cargo-related violations. Each dimension is assigned a percentile ranking, and carriers are flagged if they exceed intervention thresholds in any category.
Beyond inspections, regulators monitor crash involvement, especially those involving injuries or hazmat. They also verify that carriers maintain proper licensing, insurance, and safety management processes. Oregon-based carriers are subject to both federal FMCSA oversight and any state-specific requirements. Low inspection scores or repeated violations can result in increased scrutiny, fines, or loss of operating authority.
Bottom line
WALTER E NELSON CO scores in the excellent range and presents lower regulatory risk based on federal safety data. However, the inspection history sub-score (725) is materially lower than the other dimensions, suggesting there is room for operational improvement in compliance areas tracked during roadside checks. Anyone considering engagement should verify current insurance and authority status independently and request direct safety and operational references.