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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Jim Nikstad
DOT 1142575 · Winsted, CT
Report generated: June 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Jim Nikstad (DOT 1142575) is a Connecticut-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Winsted, CT. As of June 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Jim Nikstad
DOT Number1142575
MC Number—
Street55 MOORE AVENUE
City / StateWinsted, CT 06098
Phone8603791716
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age22 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed07/13/2013
Company officerJames M Nikstad
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
22 yr 11 mo
Since 2003
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
55 MOORE AVENUE, Winsted, CT, 06098 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2003
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jim Nikstad authorized to operate?

Jim Nikstad'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 Jim Nikstad's safety record?

Jim Nikstad does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Jim Nikstad operate?

Jim Nikstad operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Jim Nikstad insured?

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

Has Jim Nikstad had any risk indicators?

Jim Nikstad has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Jim Nikstad?

Jim Nikstad's DOT number is 1142575. 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). Jim Nikstad Safety Record, DOT 1142575. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1142575
MLA
"Jim Nikstad Safety Record, DOT 1142575." Truck Graph, Jun 3, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1142575
Chicago
"Jim Nikstad Safety Record, DOT 1142575." Truck Graph. Last modified June 3, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1142575