Experts in commercial Motor carrier safety training
Promoting a culture of safety and competence for Commercial Carriers
Nelson Training & Consulting Firm Lead trainer
BIO
Education/Training
Education/Training
•Tim Nelson is the owner and lead instructor for Nelson Training and Consulting Firm. Tim started his career in safety in 2005 when he served for 5 years in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Journeyman. He served 2 tours in Iraq and 1 tour in Afghanistan conducting both detention and combat operations. After he was honora
•Tim Nelson is the owner and lead instructor for Nelson Training and Consulting Firm. Tim started his career in safety in 2005 when he served for 5 years in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Journeyman. He served 2 tours in Iraq and 1 tour in Afghanistan conducting both detention and combat operations. After he was honorably discharged, Tim attended the Red Rocks Fire Academy and became a certified EMT-B and Fire Fighter. At that time, Tim was offered a job with the Colorado State Patrol Port of Entry and then began his work in the commercial motor vehicle enforcement field and has been there since. During that time, Tim worked as the Mobile Unit supervisor and District Supervisor for the Colorado State Patrol in Limon, Colorado from 2014 to 2024 as well as finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Education/Training
Education/Training
Education/Training
•BS- Criminal Justice
•Level 1 & 3 NAS Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector
•AHA CPR and First-Aid Lay Instructor
•Colorado State Patrol Field Training Officer
•Microsoft Office Certifications through the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration
•Certified Training Instructor (Moser Training)
•Certified Weigher- Co
•BS- Criminal Justice
•Level 1 & 3 NAS Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector
•AHA CPR and First-Aid Lay Instructor
•Colorado State Patrol Field Training Officer
•Microsoft Office Certifications through the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration
•Certified Training Instructor (Moser Training)
•Certified Weigher- Colorado Department of Agriculture
•LPO (Leadership in Policing Organizations)
•K-12 Pillar - Youth Education Instructor
•Combat LifeSaver (US ARMY, FT. Bliss)
•Personal Trainer and Nutritionist (National Personal Training Institute)
•EMT-B (Red Rocks EMT Academy)
•Firefighter Level 1 (Red Rocks Fire/HazMat Academy)
Nelson Training & Consulting Firm
Expert Commercial Vehicle Training and Consulting
Nelson Training & Consulting Firm is proudly owned and operated by a prior law enforcement officer, commercial vehicle inspector, and veteran. We are the subject matter experts in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation and local statutes for the commercial transportation industry. Our customized training programs are designed to promote safety for your company, operators, and the motoring public.
What can we do for your company?
•Provide education and training that promote a culture of safety
•Increase driver awareness, skill, and proficiency regarding the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and the inspection process
•Help decrease safety score (BASICS/ISS)
•Help decrease insurance premiums
•Help increase load procurement which directly correlates to increased revenue
•Assist with the DataQ process by making safety managers/dispatchers more proficient in the understanding of FMCSR and local laws
...and much more!
Training Packages
STATE
FEDERAL
FEDERAL
- Safety Presentation
- Buses
- Commercial Drivers License
- Dimensions
- Harvesting Operations
- Manufactured Homes
- Local/Short Haul Exemptions
- OSOW (Oversize/Overweight)
- Scale/POE Clearance
- PUC/Hazardous Materials Permitting
- Vehicle Registrations
- SMM (Special Mobile Machinery)
- Tow Truck Operations
- Weights (Interstate/Non-Interstate/Bridge)
- Insurance Requirements
FEDERAL
FEDERAL
FEDERAL
- Safety Presentation
- IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)
- DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Records)
- Hours of Service/Logbooks (Paper & ELD)
- Covered Farm Vehicles
- Federal Hazardous Materials Requirements
- Load Securement
- Inspections (Levels 1-8)
- Operating Authority
- New Entrant/Compliance Review
- Insurance Requirements
SAFETY
FEDERAL
SAFETY
- Safety Presentation
- IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)
- DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Records)
- Hours of Service/Logbooks (Paper & ELD)
- Covered Farm Vehicles
- Federal Hazardous Materials Requirements
- Load Securement
- Inspections (Levels 1-8)
- Buses
- Commercial Drivers License
- Dimensions
- Harvesting Operations
- Manufactured Homes
- OSOW (Oversize/Overweight)
- Scale/POE Clearance
- PUC/Hazardous Materials Permitting
- Vehicle Registrations SMM (Special Mobile Machinery)
- Tow Truck Operations
- Weights (Interstate/Non-Interstate/Bridge)
- Operating Authority
- New Entrant/Compliance Review
- Insurance Requirements
CUSTOM
CONSULTING
SAFETY
You choose from a selection of courses that are tailored to your safety and training needs. All classes can be in person or virtual depending on your needs. $249 per person plus the class fee for each training class selected. Minimum of 3 classes must be selected.
CONSULTING
CONSULTING
CONSULTING
We offer hourly consulting via telephone, email, virtually, and/or in-person for anything related to the materials covered in training, operating authority, new entrants, compliance reviews, DataQ, inspections, and much more.
Permits
CONSULTING
CONSULTING
Non-Interstate OW Permits
Single Trip Permits
Annual/Semi-Annual Permits
Single Trip/Annual Hazmat Permits
72 Hour Laden Weight Permits (Non-Apportioned)
IFTA (Fuel Permit)
Harvest Permit
Special Mobile Machinery (SOT Permit)
...and more
Annual Inspections
Annual Inspections
Annual Inspections
Annual Vehicle Inspections for Power Units and Towed Vehicles (Compliant with FMCSA)