NICHOLS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2786060 • 23004 E FIRESTONE DR, QUEEN CREEK, AZ, 85142
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-932081 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 18, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN360759 | ON FILE | Jul 26, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN360759 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN360759 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN333816 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN309995 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2021 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001320 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2021 | Sep 18, 2021 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001320 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2020 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001320 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2020 | Mar 12, 2021 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001319 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001318 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001318 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2018 | May 15, 2019 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001318 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001318 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001317 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001317 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001317 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2017 | Jul 3, 2018 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001317 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2017 | Jun 28, 2018 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001316 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2016 | Sep 18, 2017 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020001315 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN360759 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN360759 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN360759 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN333816 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN309995 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001320 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 18, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001320 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001320 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001319 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001318 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001318 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001318 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001318 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001317 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001317 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001317 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001317 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001316 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020001315 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-932081 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2024 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2024 |
| MC932081 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 9, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2021 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2020 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2019 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2019 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2018 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2018 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2018 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2017 |
| MC932081 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2016 |
| MC932081 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 24, 2015 | REVOKED | Oct 7, 2022 |
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 • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (95 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 9 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYEL | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (26 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ-2025-0070-US2002 | Feb 24, 2026 | 395.8(k)(1) | $2,250 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records