NICE GUYS LLC
USDOT 3212502 • 707 DAVIS RD SUITE 105B, ELGIN, IL, 60123
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1003510 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TI TS CA0001530 00 | ON FILE | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCXLTIL011300_060298_01 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006679650-2 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006679650-2 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AVT1000131 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AVT1000131 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20080985 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20080985 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2020 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC19081318 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA08440816 | REPLACED | Dec 7, 2018 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA08440816 | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2018 | Aug 21, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TI TS CA0001530 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCXLTIL011300_060298_01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006679650-2 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006679650-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2023 | Jan 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | AVT1000131 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20080985 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | AVT1000131 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20080985 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC19081318 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA08440816 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA08440816 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2025 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2023 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2023 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2022 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2021 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2021 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2020 |
| MC1003510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2019 |
| MC1003510 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 2018 | — | 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
48 states • 1,026 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 1026 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-I | Illness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | 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:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B1-LDSML | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (1026 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 WB AT THE 27.5MM | ...WX2240 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Jan 24, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...451004 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MARION(GRANT) | S. WESTERN AVE. | ...688923 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINDALE | W 556 IH 20 | ...WC4578 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...138694 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Nov 12, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 NB AT THE 8.4MM | ...SWC456 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Nov 10, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...711828 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLYMPIA FIELDS | VOLLMER | ...WD5968 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELYRIA | IR 80 | ...WC4569 | NICE GUYS LLC, |
| Jul 26, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENDERSON | US0041 | ...029569 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Jul 22, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEDFORD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...NL5622 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WALTERBORO | 60.5NB | ...681054 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Feb 23, 2025 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | NB 81 | ...681045 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Feb 17, 2025 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: 81I33031070 | ...376329 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 OR RP AT I 20 E | ...167061 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Jan 15, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 7476 S | ...MY6761 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSFIELD TWP | W I 94 | ...302579 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...376152 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Nov 26, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | I-70 | ...WD8124 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Aug 28, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MAINE TWP | I-294 S/B | ...681050 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Aug 18, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...155859 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Aug 16, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | TN-22 | ...283541 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COEUR D ALENE | I 90 | ...017931 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| May 10, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 70 | ...861530 | NICE GUYS LLC |
| Apr 18, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...UA3536 | NICE GUYS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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