NIKO TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3211726 • 5 BILLOW STREET, WORCETER, MA, 01604
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-1003099 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Mar 31, 2020 | May 2, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001013808 | ON FILE | Sep 25, 2023 | Jul 2, 2023 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2023 | Nov 5, 2023 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2021 | Aug 22, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001011122 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020081404 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2019 | Mar 25, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2023 | Nov 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001013808 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2023 | Jul 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001011122 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020081404 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 25, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1003099 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1003099 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1003099 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1003099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2023 |
| MC1003099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2023 |
| MC1003099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2022 |
| MC1003099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2022 |
| MC1003099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 9, 2021 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2023 |
| MC1003099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 9, 2021 | OUT OF SERVICE | May 2, 2024 |
| MC1003099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 9, 2021 | OUT OF SERVICE | Dec 6, 2023 |
| MC1003099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 22, 2021 | REVOKED | Nov 2, 2021 |
| MC1003099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 28, 2019 | REVOKED | Mar 31, 2020 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | — |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | — |
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 Map
5 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(d)(9) | 395.8(d)(9) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2023 | 78811419 | WAVERLY EAST BOUND | NE | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 17, 2023 | 78641376 | YORK - SCALES | ME | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 15, 2023 | 78616108 | YORK - SCALES | ME | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 78478151 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | IA | Level 2 | VANG SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 395.8(d)(9), 393.11, 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 78319341 | EVANSTON POE | WY | Level 3 | — | 2 | 390.3(e), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 78310410 | PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SOUTHBOUND | UT | Level 3 | — | 1 | 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA-2024-0001-US1434 | Feb 1, 2024 | 382.215 | $10,430 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records