Nims Outdoor Services INC
Fort Edward, NY
DBA: NIMS SERVICES
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
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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:
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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:
Operations Scope
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.
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.
| Semi-trailer | 10 |
| Unpublishe | 4 |
| Mack Trail | 2 |
| Kaufman | 1 |
| Manac | 1 |
| Mac Traile | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Dump Trailer | 7 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 40 ft | 3 |
| 42 ft | 2 |
| 45 ft | 2 |
| 43 ft | 1 |
| 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% |
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)
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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Safety Performance
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
✗ Worse than national average (+15.6%)
✗ 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
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 →
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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.
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%.
| 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.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 92 | 21 |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 |
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.
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