This carrier's authority is currently Inactive

The FMCSA records show this carrier does not have active operating authority. Information shown reflects the last known data.

Inactive Motor Carrier Interstate

James J Novacek

Miller, SD

USDOT886 MCNone on file Registered1974 (52 yrs)

James J Novacek is an inactive motor carrier based in Miller, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 886. It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.

Equipment on record

Tractor-TrailerMCS-150

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At a glance

Operating status Inactive Not active — cannot legally haul under this USDOT

Safety rating Satisfactory Passed a full FMCSA compliance review

Vehicle out-of-service rate No data No roadside inspections in the last 24 months

Crashes (24 months) 0 No reportable crashes on record

For-hire authority None on file No MC/for-hire authority record — fine for private or intrastate carriers

Liability insurance Not required Only for-hire carriers file liability insurance with FMCSA

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Company

USDOT: 886
MC: None on file
Status: Inactive
Type: Motor Carrier
Operation: Interstate
Hazmat: No
Based in: Miller, SD
Registered: 1974 (52 yrs)

Fleet

Power units: 5
Drivers: 5
CDL drivers: —
Annual miles: —
Equipment: Tractor-Trailer

Safety (24 months)

Safety rating: Satisfactory
Inspections: 0
Vehicle OOS rate: —
Crashes: 0
Injury crashes: 0

What this FMCSA record shows

Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
61 other USDOT registrations list Miller, SD as their physical address.

Equipment

What James J Novacek runs, and the government record each item comes from:

Tractor-Trailer Filed on MCS-150 5 tractors and 8 trailers filed on its MCS-150

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment	Owned	Term Leased	Trip Leased	Total
Tractors	5	0	0	5
Trailers	8	0	0	8

Authorized Cargo Types

James J Novacek is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

Livestock Grain/Feed/Hay

Operations Scope

Interstate, beyond 100 miles — 5 drivers

Driver Information

Total Drivers

Interstate Drivers

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✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

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Not authorized to operate right now

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Not on any U.S. sanctions list

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No history of a revoked license

This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does JAMES J NOVACEK operate?

JAMES J NOVACEK's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (5 tractors and 8 trailers filed on its MCS-150).

Is JAMES J NOVACEK's authority currently active?

JAMES J NOVACEK's operating authority is currently listed as "Inactive" with the FMCSA. This means they may not be authorized to operate as a for-hire carrier.