NICHOLAS AND COMPANY INC
USDOT 1122 • 5520 HAROLD GATTY DRIVE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84116-0000
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,122
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8015311100
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
148
Drivers (MCS-150)
205
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
6,620,310
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
5520 HAROLD GATTY DRIVE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84116-0000
Contact
Phone: 8015311100
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2015
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-298841 | REVOKED | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC. | BIPD/Primary | BVR8406477 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7501928152 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2011 | Jul 31, 2015 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7501928152 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2011 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1MP 30109303401 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1996 | Nov 15, 2011 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | 1MP 30109303401 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1996 | Nov 15, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC. | BVR8406477 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7501928152 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7501928152 | CARGO | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 30109303401 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2011 | Nov 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 30109303401 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2011 | Nov 15, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
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| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-298841 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC298841 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 24, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC298841 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 1, 1996 | REVOKED | Aug 10, 2015 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
5.48
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspections
123
Violations
139
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
148
Drivers (MCS-150)
205
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
7
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec
8
Jan
8
Feb
14
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 123 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 123 inspections
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Violation Summary (139 violations from latest 100 of 123 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPCDOOS | 8E-HOSPCDOOS | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8A | 8A | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:55E-B | 55E-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:205C-WRAWFLMIB | 205C-WRAWFLMIB | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:21TC-MC | 21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-CDHSLMII | Semi-Trailer - Loose mounting missing or ineffective fasteners insecure latch or not in use when required. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(d)(3) | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.39vs nat'l 1.80
-0.41 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (123 inspections)
Showing 50 of 123
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
83 total · 10.8% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS
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Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
20
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
23
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COTTONWOOD | E CREEK RD S HIGHLAND DR | ...NM6579 | NICHOLAS AND COMPANY INC |
| Jan 13, 2026 | ID | FATAL | 1 | 0 | POCATELLO | US 30 | ...US1655 | NICHOLAS AND COMPANY |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MALTA | I 84 | ...US1674 | NICHOLAS AND COMPANY INC |
| Dec 1, 2024 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 5 | PLEASANT VIEW | I-15 | ...US1663 | NICHOLAS AND COMPANY INC |
| Jun 5, 2024 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-80, at - | ...NW3210 | NICHOLAS AND COMPANY INC |
| Nov 16, 2023 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-80, at MP 115 | ...NW3211 | NICHOLAS AND COMPANY INC |
| May 22, 2023 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +48.0367 -114.2277 | ...HD9301 | NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC |
| Jul 28, 2022 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPANISH-FORK | US-6, at - 14 Feet P of US-6 | ...KG4616 | NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC |
| Jul 22, 2022 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASHTON | US 20 | ...GY9014 | NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC |
| Jun 6, 2022 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | R1 - US95/ SR147 MM82 | ...GS9917 | NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC |
| Apr 11, 2022 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 7 | MALTA | I 84 | ...MZ2890 | NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC |
| Feb 22, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEHI | Intersrarte 15, at - | ...KG4615 | NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERDALE | I-15 , at - | ...LU1408 | NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC |
| Sep 3, 2020 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2019 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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