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NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC

USDOT 108008 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Conditional rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: ANDREW J NICKEL- MARLYS J NICKEL Additional owner: JAMES M NICKEL-JAYNE S SWANSON-THOMAS J NICKEL Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Farm Supplies Construction Other (AGGREGATE, DIRT, GRAVEL) Based in MT LAKE, MN Grade B · 77
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Apr 12, 2024
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: ANDREW J NICKEL- MARLYS J NICKEL
Additional owner: JAMES M NICKEL-JAYNE S SWANSON-THOMAS J NICKEL
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Farm Supplies
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 108008)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): ANDREW J NICKEL- MARLYS J NICKEL (Owner); JAMES M NICKEL-JAYNE S SWANSON-THOMAS J NICKEL (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/108008/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 11.55% (worse). n=78588 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 108008
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC370002
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner ANDREW J NICKEL- MARLYS J NICKEL
Additional owner JAMES M NICKEL-JAYNE S SWANSON-THOMAS J NICKEL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Farm Supplies, Construction, Other (AGGREGATE, DIRT, GRAVEL)
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 22
Annual mileage 150,551 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (507) 427-2352
Email: [email protected]
Physical
36821 575TH AVE
MT LAKE, MN 56159
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 108008
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,551 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.75 vs 1.80 -1.05
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 12 0 0
Trailers 23 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 25% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
13
Drivers
22
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC is a individual based in MT LAKE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 108008. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 22 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 22 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Mt Lake, MN. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SD (4) and CA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLED (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Kenworth, Fontaine, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,588 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,588 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.55%
Median across 78,588 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +21.75 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Dakota (SD) 3 0 0.0% Aug 4, 2025
California (CA) 1 1 100.0% Oct 10, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 4
Fontaine 3
Ford 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 4.00 4 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86037438 Oct 10, 2025 CA 2 WHISKEYTOWN SCALES
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 9E55043 · 1XKWA48X6JJ187132
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
85395825 Aug 4, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAK6284 · 1XKWP4EX7CJ303721
1 392.2-SLLED No
85346469 Jul 28, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAK6284 · 1XKWP4EX7CJ303721
1 392.2-SLLED No
82297895 Aug 5, 2024 SD 1 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBT6464 · 1FD0W5HT0FED21229
0 — No
82055393 Jul 8, 2024 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAK6284 · 1XKWP4EX7CJ303721
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0221250162 May 5, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC370002
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY 1000704662 91X $750,000 Apr 12, 2024 On file ACTIVE
WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY 1000704662 34 — Apr 12, 2024 On file ACTIVE
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000512199 CARGO — Jun 15, 2010 Nov 16, 2024 CANCELLED
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000512199 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2010 Apr 12, 2024 REPLACED
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000512199 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2010 Nov 16, 2024 CANCELLED
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000512199 CARGO — Jun 15, 2010 Apr 12, 2024 REPLACED
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 907787 CARGO — Dec 29, 2000 Jun 16, 2010 CANCELLED
FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN 0907787 BIPD — Aug 7, 2000 Jun 15, 2010 REPLACED
FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN 0907787 BIPD — Aug 7, 2000 Jul 2, 2010 CANCELLED
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2664205 CARGO — Nov 22, 1999 Nov 2, 2000 NAME CHANGED
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2664205 BIPD — Nov 22, 1999 Nov 2, 2000 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 16, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
  2. Nov 14, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Apr 12, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
  4. Jul 2, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
  5. Jun 17, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Jun 17, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jun 16, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jun 15, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
  9. Jan 22, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Nov 2, 2000
    insurance
    NAMECHG — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Dec 9, 1999
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 4 0
WHISKEYTOWN SCALES CA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC

Is NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 108008 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC's safety rating? ▾
NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC based? ▾
NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 36821 575TH AVE, MT LAKE, Minnesota 56159. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC370002). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC operate? ▾
NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC self-reports 13 power units and 22 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for NICKEL CONSTRUCTION INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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