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Nims Outdoor Services INC

Fort Edward, NY

DBA: NIMS SERVICES

DOT# 1659294 | MC# 1220048 | FMCSA since 2007 (19 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records

68

Trust Score

Mixed

FMCSA data ↓

7

Power Units

7

Drivers

FMCSA since 2007 (19 yrs)

Authority Age

C

Safety Rating

Company Overview

NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2007. Based in Fort Edward, NY, they operate a fleet of 7 power units with 7 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Nims Outdoor Services INC operates the following equipment types:

Flatbed Step Deck / RGN Dump Truck Box Truck

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 7 0 0 7
Trailers 6 0 0 6

Authorized Cargo Types

Nims Outdoor Services INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:

Building Materials Machinery (Large) Construction Other

Operations Scope

Interstate (within 100 miles)
Intrastate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 7

MCS-150 Mileage: 290,000 miles (2025)

Driver Information

7

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers

3

Interstate Drivers

4

Intrastate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC

9 trucks and 10 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 22, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Peterbilt, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 10 SEMI-TRAILER, 6 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
9
Trailers
10
OOS (24 mo)
30
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
SEMI-TRAILER 10 53%
TRUCK TRACTOR 6 32%
STRAIGHT TRUCK 3 16%
Trailers (10 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 10
Trailer makes
Unpublishe 4
Mack Trail 2
Kaufman 1
Manac 1
Mac Traile 1
Trlr 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 10 trailers
Body type
Dump Trailer 7
Flatbed or Platform Trailer 1
Utility Trailer 1
Length
40 ft 3
42 ft 2
45 ft 2
43 ft 1
Axles
2 axles 8
3 axles 1
4 axles 1
Vehicle makes (11 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Mac Trailer Manufacturing 4 21%
Peterbilt 3 16%
Kenworth 3 16%
Manac Trailers Usa 2 11%
Ram 1 5%
Bwise Manufacturing 1 5%
Construction Trailer Specialists 1 5%
Kaufman Trailers Of Sc 1 5%
Sterling Truck 1 5%
Ford 1 5%
Nexhaul Trailers 1 5%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

License plates on file (19 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
20531BR NY Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 3 May 2026
CH88899 NY Mack Trail SEMI-TRAILER 2 May 2026
86599MM NY Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 May 2026
CH33078 NY Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2026
15616BR NY Kenworth M TRUCK TRACTOR 8 May 2026
CG83119 NY Mack Trail SEMI-TRAILER 7 May 2026
10942BR NY Knnw TRUCK TRACTOR 6 Apr 2026
CC93601 NY Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER 2 Apr 2026
10910BR NY Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Dec 2025
CH33996 NY Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER 1 Dec 2025
10906BR NY Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Nov 2025
CD63313 NY Kaufman SEMI-TRAILER 1 Nov 2025
10908BR NY Sterling T TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Oct 2025
BN74037 NY Manac SEMI-TRAILER 1 Oct 2025
CG83362 NY Trlr SEMI-TRAILER 4 Sep 2025
CJ51427 NY Mac Traile SEMI-TRAILER 1 Jun 2025
10012MM NY Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Apr 2025
227228ML NY Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Jan 2025
CE54431 NY Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER 1 Jan 2025
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 19)
1XPXDB0X88N737391 TRUCK TRACTOR
2008 Peterbilt 389
3306/C15/C16 engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 3 insp · 8 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 1 driver fitness · 23 maintenance
5MADN4024RC069533 SEMI-TRAILER
2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING
Last seen May 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
3C7WRTAL3GG323090 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2016 Ram 3500
Class 3
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 8 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 2 driver fitness · 9 maintenance · 2 hazmat OOS
58CB1UE20LC003244 SEMI-TRAILER
2020 Bwise Manufacturing Bwise Manufacturing LLC
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XK1D40X6SJ128144 TRUCK TRACTOR
2025 Kenworth W990
ISX / X15 engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 8 insp · 5 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 2 fatigued driving · 14 maintenance
5MADN4022PC065400 SEMI-TRAILER
2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING
Last seen May 2026 · 7 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XKZDP0XXLJ391873 TRUCK TRACTOR
2020 Kenworth T880
MX/MX-13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 6 insp · 2 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 2 unsafe driving · 19 maintenance
5TU344040AS000509 SEMI-TRAILER
2010 Construction Trailer Specialists CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS
Last seen Apr 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPXD40X5AD795224 TRUCK TRACTOR
2010 Peterbilt 389
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen Dec 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 1 unsafe driving
5MC424514R3226994 SEMI-TRAILER
2024 Manac Trailers Usa Manac
Last seen Dec 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPXD40X0KD273831 TRUCK TRACTOR
2019 Peterbilt 389
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen Nov 2025 · 1 insp · 2 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 3 maintenance
1K9FR4336MB367144 SEMI-TRAILER
2021 Kaufman Trailers Of Sc KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF SC
Last seen Nov 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.

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Verify on Official Sources

Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

Out-of-Service history: previously placed out of service on Mar 1, 2022, since rescinded (Jul 15, 2022). Not currently under an active order.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Common carrier · Carries: Property.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $1,000K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

🧪 Hazardous Materials Carrier. This carrier is registered with FMCSA to transport hazmat. Hazmat safety permits aren't published in FMCSA's bulk data — verify permits & special permits at PHMSA → · Browse hazmat carriers →

Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

23

Inspections

24 months

179

Violations

Total found

37

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 21.7%
Nat'l avg: 6.2%

✗ Worse than national average (+15.6%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7%
Nat'l avg: 22.8%

✗ Worse than national average (+43.9%)

Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.

Date State Level Violations OOS
07/16/2026 NY Walk-Around 19 7
05/22/2026 NY Walk-Around 5 1
05/19/2026 NY Walk-Around 18 8
05/14/2026 NY Full 4
04/27/2026 NY Walk-Around 9 1
04/15/2026 NY Walk-Around 9
04/14/2026 NY Full 0
04/01/2026 NY Walk-Around 2 1
03/02/2026 NY Walk-Around 11 4
01/16/2026 NY Driver Only 3
12/23/2025 NY Driver Only 4
11/07/2025 NY Walk-Around 9 2
10/08/2025 NY Walk-Around 14
09/11/2025 NY Walk-Around 11 3
06/16/2025 NY Walk-Around 20 3

Showing 15 of 23 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

179 Total Violations 23 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
8
0.35 violations per inspection 5 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
76
3.3 violations per inspection 12 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
6
Out-of-service orders issued 37 across 23 inspections

A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY 91X S2675166 $1 Million 09/03/2025
View Insurance History (3 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK S 2437904 05/19/2021 11/30/2021 TERM/REPL
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S 11/30/2021 10/16/2025 TERM/CANCL
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S 11/30/2021 09/03/2025 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Is Nims Outdoor Services INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
A few things are worth checking before you hire this carrier or give them a load.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
2 other trucking companies use this same address
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Trucks fail roadside inspections often (126%)
126% of this carrier's roadside inspections ended with a truck or driver ordered off the road — well above the ~21% national average. Higher means more safety problems.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
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 NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.

Is NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC's authority currently active?

NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC been in business?

NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2007, making their authority approximately 19 years, 1 month old.

Where is NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC located?

NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC is physically located at 1546 STATE ROUTE 196, FORT EDWARD, NY 12828.

68 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Mixed

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) High OOS rate 126.1%

Roadside Inspection History 23 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC has been inspected 23 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY. Out of these, 13 inspections (about 57%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-07-16 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 19 OOS · 7
2026-05-22 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 5 OOS · 1
2026-05-19 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 18 OOS · 8
2026-05-14 NY Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 4
2026-04-27 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 9 OOS · 1
2026-04-15 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 9
2026-04-14 NY Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2026-04-01 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 2 OOS · 1
2026-03-02 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 11 OOS · 4
2026-01-16 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 3
2025-12-23 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 4
2025-11-07 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 9 OOS · 2
2025-10-08 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 14
2025-09-11 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 11 OOS · 3
2025-06-16 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 20 OOS · 3
2025-05-07 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 2 OOS · 1
2025-04-18 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2025-04-17 NY Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 13 OOS · 1
2025-04-01 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 6
2025-01-22 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 9 OOS · 4
2025-01-06 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 6 OOS · 1
2024-11-25 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 4
2024-10-07 NY Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0

Roadside Violation Profile

104 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for NIMS OUTDOOR SERVICES INC, of which 27 (26%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.

Violations by safety category
BASIC category Violations Out-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 92 21
Driver Fitness 6 5
Unsafe Driving 4 0
Hours-of-Service Compliance 2 1
Most-cited violation types
Brakes All Others 26 7 OOS Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 14 Tires 12 7 OOS Lighting 10 2 OOS Windshield/ Glass/ Markings 9 Inspection Reports 5 Emergency Equipment 4 License-related: High 3 3 OOS Reflective Sheeting 3 Medical Certificate 2 1 OOS Brake Out Of Service 2 2 OOS Brakes Out of Adjustment 2

Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.

Carrier History & Continuity

Research signals that connect this carrier to other USDOT entities — useful for shippers, brokers, and insurers performing due diligence.

Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)

Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

Other Carriers Registered at This Address (2)

These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.

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