NICOLAI TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2257603 • 3795 23RD AVE NE, LARIMORE, ND, 58251
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-770416 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 7, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975477075 | ON FILE | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 21, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN320906 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP91340A | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2011 | Dec 21, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975477075 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN320906 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91340A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC770416 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2023 |
| MC770416 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87051113 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 2 | TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87048747 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 3 | TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 85902096 | MINOT ND | ND | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 85513129 | MINOT ND | ND | Level 2 | WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47A-BCFSBD, 393.55E-B | No |
| May 6, 2025 | 84590177 | WIBAUX MT | MT | Level 1 | TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82506408 | WIBAUX MT | MT | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.205(a) | Yes |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 81022743 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 3 | — | 1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Oct 17, 2023 | 79934209 | FERTILE | MN | Level 3 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2, 390.21T(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records