NICOLE EXPRESS CORP
USDOT 3379911 • 632 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ, 08840
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-1084630 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 20, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100003341 | ON FILE | Jan 14, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100003341 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100003341 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100003341 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3100003341 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0133000183-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0133000183-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2023 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0133000183-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2022 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0133000183-01 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0133000183-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS107258 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2020 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS107258 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS107258 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100003341 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100003341 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100003341 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100003341 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100003341 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000183-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000183-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000183-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000183-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000183-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS107258 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS107258 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS107258 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2026 |
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2025 |
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2025 |
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2025 |
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 |
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2023 |
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2022 |
| MC1084630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2021 |
| MC1084630 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 2020 | — | 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
6 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | 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:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(c)(2) | Operating after OOS for vehicle maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 | 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 (16 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAYESVILLE | I-95 S | ...FK6447 | NICOLE EXPRESS CORP |
| Feb 1, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOUR OAKS | 95 | ...340005 | NICOLE EXPRESS CORP |
| Jun 13, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STAFFORD | NB INTERSTATE 95 AT 1.5 MILES N OF ROUTE 610 - GAR | ...356327 | NICOLE EXPRESS CORP |
| Aug 18, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) | ...392689 | NICOLE EXPRESS CORP |
| Mar 24, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CANDAYS | 63SB | ...BV4767 | NICOLE EXPRESS CORP |
| Jun 23, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | FLORIDA TURNPIKE (SR-91) SB MM141 | ...BK7845 | NICOLE EXPRESS CORP |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records