- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 505 days (since Dec 29, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
NICKLE TRANSPORT
NICKLE TRANSPORT is a motor carrier based in SPARKS, NV, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3084525. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
NICKLE TRANSPORT is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Sparks, NV. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 67% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NV (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.55(e) (Coupling device/towing methods defective) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Stoughton, Freightliner, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Stoughton | 3 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84489491 | Apr 23, 2025 | NV | 3 | nv-spanish-springs,-nv |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81807616 | Jun 6, 2024 | NV | 2 | BORDERTOWN CHECK SITE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(b), 393.55(e) | No |
| 81155561 | Mar 20, 2024 | NV | 3 | nv-us395/-bordertown |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81017957 | Mar 4, 2024 | NV | 3 | SILVER SPRINGS |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80851622 | Feb 14, 2024 | NV | 2 | WADSWORTH |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80528868 | Jan 2, 2024 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45 | Yes |
| 78791175 | May 31, 2023 | UT | 1 | ECHO PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.100(c), 393.75(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78760728 | May 26, 2023 | NV | 3 | nv-i80-w/b-mm-312-oisio-checksite |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR2023430183 | Jun 3, 2023 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NV0220501159 | May 17, 2022 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2018 | MC68552-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0143716001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0069329 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0069329 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2019 | Nov 25, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1600960 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2018 | Dec 29, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1600960 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2018 | Dec 29, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 29, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 25, 2020insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2020
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Dec 30, 2019
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Dec 29, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 29, 2018insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 21, 2018
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Feb 9, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| BORDERTOWN CHECK SITE | NV | 1 | 0 |
| SILVER SPRINGS | NV | 1 | 0 |
| WADSWORTH | NV | 1 | 0 |
| ECHO PORT OF ENTRY | UT | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify NICKLE TRANSPORT
- 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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