NICHOLAS WATER SERVICE LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NICHOLAS WATER SERVICE LLC (USDOT 2431688) 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): STACI CUSHENBERY (Company officer); STACI CUSHENBERY (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2431688/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=54010 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceEMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 11, 2019
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC838299ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 20% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
NICHOLAS WATER SERVICE LLC is a motor carrier based in SPIVEY, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2431688. 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 19 power units and 9 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
NICHOLAS WATER SERVICE LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 9 drivers, based in Spivey, KS. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in KS (15 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (93.6% of violations); top code 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Wilx, Peterbilt, and Trin are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 54,010 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (KS) | 15 | 3 | 20.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 9 | |
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Trin | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Kenw | 4 | |
| Trinity Pr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 12.23 | 12 | — | 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 (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87655416 | Apr 21, 2026 | KS | 1 | GREENSBURG KS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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24 | 3A1-BOS, 52A-B, 3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 86313903 | Nov 12, 2025 | KS | 2 | KINGMAN CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85929005 | Sep 30, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-pratt-county---151 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85880950 | Sep 24, 2025 | KS | 2 | KIOWA COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LBL | No |
| 85683788 | Sep 3, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-ford-county---057 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85286784 | Jul 21, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-pratt-county---151 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84756260 | May 21, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-kiowa-county---097 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84699572 | May 15, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-gray-county---069 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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22 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-F, 393.48A-BI-SA | Yes |
| 84642950 | May 9, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-ford-county---057 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 84496702 | Apr 24, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-pratt-county---151 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 84441230 | Apr 17, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-ford-county---057 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84273499 | Mar 28, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-pratt-county---151 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83317562 | Dec 4, 2024 | KS | 3 | GREENSBURG |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83216377 | Nov 20, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-pratt-county---151 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 82538970 | Aug 29, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-kiowa-county---097 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.52(a)(1), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 81674621 | May 20, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-pratt-county---151 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79535596 | Aug 28, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-harper-county---077 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79353958 | Aug 4, 2023 | KS | 3 | PRATT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78810548 | Jun 5, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-ford-county---057 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78519938 | May 2, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-ford-county---057 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78294904 | Apr 6, 2023 | KS | 2 | KINGMAN | — | 2 | 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2019E18346 | Oct 16, 2019 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2015E10762 | Oct 27, 2015 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK00J0020915 | Apr 12, 2015 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2014E07809 | Feb 7, 2014 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2013 | MC838299-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 4E96635 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 11, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E9 66 35 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 11, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 11, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 20, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENSBURG | KS | 1 | 0 |
| GREENSBURG KS | KS | 1 | 1 |
| KINGMAN | KS | 1 | 0 |
| KINGMAN CO | KS | 1 | 0 |
| KIOWA COUNTY | KS | 1 | 0 |
| PRATT | KS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.52(a)(1) | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC838299
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EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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21 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify NICHOLAS WATER SERVICE LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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