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MAX V NICKOLAISEN dba ONAWA TRUCK EQUIPMENT
DOT 169309 · MC 255574 · Carrier
Report DateJune 22, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (712-423-1121) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameMAX V NICKOLAISEN
Registered Since06/01/1974
DBA / Trade NameONAWA TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressP O BOX 192, BLENCOE, IA, 51523-0192
Phone712-423-1121
MCS-150 Filed11/23/2002
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 24+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.1 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC255574
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units6
Drivers6
Annual Mileage153,245 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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