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Nickel Creek
DOT 1055194 · MC MC445133 · Roscoe, SD
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Nickel Creek (DOT 1055194, MC MC445133) is a South Dakota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Roscoe, SD. As of June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Rick Vargason
Operating as: Nickel Creek
DOT Number1055194
MC NumberMC445133
Street408 N RICHMOND ST
City / StateRoscoe, SD 57471
Phone6052874131
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age23 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed04/21/2025
Company officerRick L Vargason
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No inspection history 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
23 yr 8 mo
Since 2002
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
9/28/2009
Location
408 N RICHMOND ST, Roscoe, SD, 57471 · Open in Maps →
408 N RICHMOND ST, ROSCOE, SD, 57471Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2002
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rick Vargason authorized to operate?

Yes. Rick Vargason holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Rick Vargason's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Rick Vargason operate?

Rick Vargason operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Rick Vargason insured?

Rick Vargason has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Rick Vargason had any risk indicators?

Rick Vargason has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Rick Vargason?

Rick Vargason's DOT number is 1055194 and MC number is MC445133. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Nickel Creek Safety Record, DOT 1055194. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1055194
MLA
"Nickel Creek Safety Record, DOT 1055194." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1055194
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