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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 723617Last checked 2h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
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DOT 723617Sully, IA

Eldon Nikkel

DBA: Nikkel Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSully, IA 50251

Eldon Nikkel has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameEldon Nikkel
DBANikkel Trucking
DOT #723617
MC #
CitySully
StateIowa
ZIP50251
Authority age28 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
2
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
28 yr 5 mo
Since 1998

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

508 4TH AVE, Sully, IA, 50251

508 4TH AVE, SULLY, IA, 50251Open in Maps →

Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
1/24/2025IALevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 (100%)

Crash history

2 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 2Tow-aways: 0
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
IA01N
IA01N

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJan 1998
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Eldon Nikkel

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Eldon Nikkel authorized to operate?

Eldon Nikkel's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Eldon Nikkel's safety record?

Eldon Nikkel has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 2 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Eldon Nikkel operate?

Eldon Nikkel operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Eldon Nikkel insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Eldon Nikkel had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Eldon Nikkel as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Eldon Nikkel?

Eldon Nikkel's DOT number is 723617. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Eldon Nikkel Safety Record, DOT 723617. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/723617
MLA
"Eldon Nikkel Safety Record, DOT 723617." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/723617
Chicago
"Eldon Nikkel Safety Record, DOT 723617." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/723617
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