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Carrier profile · USDOT 1055194 · MC445133 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rick Vargason

DBA Nickel Creek · Roscoe, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayU.S. Mail+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 287-4131
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
30K
Annual miles
24 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC445133
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 28, 2009Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
30,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1055194
MC / docket
MC-445133
Legal name
Rick Vargason
DBA
Nickel Creek
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 18, 2002
Last MCS-150
Apr 21, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Rick Vargason's USDOT number?

Rick Vargason's USDOT number is 1055194 and its docket number is MC445133.

Is Rick Vargason authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Rick Vargason's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Rick Vargason's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 21, 2025.

What insurance does Rick Vargason carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Rick Vargason located?

Rick Vargason is located at 408 N Richmond St, Roscoe, SD, 57471. Phone: (605) 287-4131.

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