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NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 1836422 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: NICK SEM General Freight Produce Meat U.S. Mail Dry Bulk Cold Food +1 more Based in FEDERAL WAY, WA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Feb 22, 2011
Policy effective · Feb 22, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 11 days Feb 11, 2011 → Feb 22, 2011
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Company officer: NICK SEM
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Meat, U.S. Mail
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1836422)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): NICK SEM (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 11 days — Feb 11, 2011 → Feb 22, 2011

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1836422/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1836422
In FMCSA records since Dec 9, 2008 (~17y)
Company officer NICK SEM
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Meat, U.S. Mail, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Paper Products
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 471,679 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (877) 213-7918
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1209 S 343RD ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Mailing
PO BOX 40673
BELLEVUE, WA 98015
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1836422
In FMCSA records since Dec 9, 2008 (~17y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 471,679 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.37 vs 1.80 -1.43
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 6 0
Trailers 0 6 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 31 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 19 19 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 5.26% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
6
Inspections
31
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
6 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in FEDERAL WAY, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1836422. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Federal Way, WA. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (4) and WA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

5.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (42.9% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 11, 2011 to Feb 22, 2011 (11 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
3 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 4 0 0.0% Jan 3, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 4 1 25.0% Jul 8, 2026
Washington (WA) 4 0 0.0% Apr 30, 2025
Colorado (CO) 2 0 0.0% Mar 21, 2026
Montana (MT) 2 0 0.0% Sep 26, 2024
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Sep 25, 2024
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Nov 27, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Jan 18, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 23
Volvo 22
Freightliner 5
Great Dane 4
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 0.50 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 1.66 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 2.00 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88348366 Jul 8, 2026 SD 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
0 — No
87354237 Mar 21, 2026 CO 2 FORT MORGAN CO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 82312RP · 4V4NC9EH3KN211333
0 — No
86836202 Jan 20, 2026 SD 3 JEFFERSON SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15937 · 4V4NC9EJ1FN908363
0 — No
86708339 Jan 3, 2026 IA 3 ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
0 — No
86529253 Dec 9, 2025 IA 3 ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
0 — No
86431993 Nov 27, 2025 ND 3 STERLING ND
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 37068RP · 1FUYNWDB5YPF46844
0 — No
85517369 Aug 18, 2025 SD 3 BERESFORD SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
0 — No
84882088 Jun 5, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15937 · 4V4NC9EJ1FN908363
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
84561199 Apr 30, 2025 WA 3 DU PONT WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 69541RP · 4V4NC9TJ57N487252
1 392.2-SLLLR No
84536509 Apr 24, 2025 CO 2 LAMAR CO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15937 · 4V4NC9EJ1FN908363
0 — No
84075120 Mar 8, 2025 WA 2 LIBERTY LAKE WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
0 — No
83927132 Feb 19, 2025 WA 3 LA CENTER WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 37068RP · 1FUYNWDB5YPF46844
0 — No
83651100 Jan 18, 2025 MO 3 MAYVIEW MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
1 395.22H4-ELDBRODS No
83457783 Dec 20, 2024 WA 3 DUPONT WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 61871RP · 4V4NC9EH3FN192367
0 — No
82953453 Oct 19, 2024 IA 3 ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15937 · 4V4NC9EJ1FN908363
0 — No
82788855 Sep 26, 2024 MT 3 BUTTE MT
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 51465RP · 4V4NC9GH87N483753
0 — No
82754672 Sep 25, 2024 OR 3 or-ashland--or
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP15937 · 4V4NC9EJ1FN908363
0 — No
82734167 Sep 19, 2024 IA 3 HWY 20 WB MM 117
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
1 392.16(a) No
82701958 Sep 17, 2024 MT 1 HAUGAN MT
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
3 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2), 393.45(d) No
81910146 Jun 13, 2024 IN 3 INDIANAPOLIS IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 37068RP · 1FUYNWDB5YPF46844
0 — No
81717464 May 26, 2024 SD 3 TILFORD SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75380RP · 4V4NC9EH4KN205766
0 — No
80764577 Feb 4, 2024 SD 3 TILFORD SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R659362 · 1XKYD48X0HJ165119
0 — No
80553155 Jan 4, 2024 MT 3 HAUGAN MT
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 61871RP · 4V4NC9EH3FN192367
1 392.2-SLLUCR No
80430378 Dec 17, 2023 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 37068RP · 1FUYNWDB5YPF46844
3 396.3(a)(1), 390.21T(b) No
80257021 Nov 27, 2023 WA 2 wa-sc64---east-spokane-(poe)
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 61871RP · 4V4NC9EH3FN192367
2 393.45(b)(2), 393.95(a) No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0008395052 Jan 16, 2022 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E747604 Dec 2, 2017 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2014420032 Feb 15, 2014 OR 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0006303865 Nov 27, 2013 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000051941 Nov 21, 2013 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0005432660 Dec 8, 2011 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC665706
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC665706 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 24, 2011 MC665706-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 12, 2009 MC665706-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT36804A 91X $1,000,000 Feb 22, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN370586 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2024 Feb 22, 2025 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN370586 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2024 Mar 25, 2025 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA00332463 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2022 Feb 22, 2024 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP56711A BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2020 Feb 22, 2022 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN251787 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2019 Feb 22, 2020 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003744 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2018 Oct 29, 2019 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0053305001 BIPD/Primary — Nov 11, 2016 Feb 22, 2018 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0053305001 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2016 Nov 11, 2016 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003605 BIPD/Primary — Oct 5, 2015 Feb 22, 2016 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003605 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2015 Oct 5, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP ACP BA 7506031597 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2013 Feb 22, 2015 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP ACP BA 7506031597 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2013 Mar 25, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP ACP BA 7505471354 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2012 Mar 24, 2013 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP ACP BA 7505471354 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2012 Feb 22, 2013 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 34 MS JJ7340 CARGO — Feb 22, 2011 Mar 7, 2013 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 069 56 43 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2011 Feb 22, 2012 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 11 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 11, 2011 to Feb 22, 2011
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TK610840 BIPD/Primary — Jan 5, 2009 Feb 11, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 25, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 22, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 22, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Feb 22, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Feb 22, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 29, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 28, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Feb 22, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 16, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Nov 11, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Feb 22, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Oct 5, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Sep 23, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Mar 25, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  15. Feb 22, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  16. Jan 28, 2015
    oos
    Out-of-service order — Intrastate Out of Service
  17. Mar 24, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  18. Mar 7, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Feb 22, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  20. Feb 22, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  21. Feb 21, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Feb 24, 2011
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Feb 22, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Feb 22, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  25. Feb 11, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Feb 11, 2011
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 11 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 22, 2011)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HAUGAN MT MT 2 0
TILFORD SD SD 2 0
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 1 1
GRAPEVINE IF CA 1 0
FORT MORGAN CO CO 1 0
LAMAR CO CO 1 0
HWY 20 WB MM 117 IA 1 0
INDIANAPOLIS IN IN 1 0
MAYVIEW MO MO 1 0
BILLINGS MT MT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.207(b) Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC

Is NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1836422 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC's safety rating? ▾
NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC had? ▾
31 roadside inspections are on file for NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC based? ▾
NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1209 S 343RD ST, FEDERAL WAY, Washington 98003. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC operate? ▾
NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC self-reports 6 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NIK'S TRANSPORTATION INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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