NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

USDOT 3462097 • DBA: NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY • 424 E 19TH ST, TACOMA, WA, 98421

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

3,462,097

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Washington

Phone

2532728495

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

127

MCS-150 Mileage

3,376,103

BOC-3 Agent

COGENCY GLOBAL INC

Physical Address

424 E 19TH ST, TACOMA, WA, 98421

Contact

Phone: 2532728495

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Dec 17, 2020

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-1130435	ACTIVE	Unknown	May 16, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP39688C	ON FILE	Dec 17, 2020	Oct 1, 2024

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP39688C	REPLACED	Sep 8, 2020	Dec 17, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP39688C	NAME CHANGED	Sep 8, 2020	Jan 25, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP39688C	BIPD/Primary	Oct 1, 2024	Oct 1, 2024
TERM/CANCL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP39688C	BIPD/Primary	Jan 25, 2021	Jan 25, 2021
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP39688C	BIPD/Primary	Dec 17, 2020	Dec 17, 2020

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC1130435	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 5, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 16, 2022
MC1130435	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Dec 21, 2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Dec 18, 2020
MC1130435	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Sep 9, 2020	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

153

Violations

113

28 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

19.0%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

127

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

7 states • 153 inspections

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Violation Summary (113 violations from latest 100 of 153 inspections)

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Violation Summary (113 violations from latest 100 of 153 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	8	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	7	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	6	0	7	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	5	5	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-C	Cargo securement - aggregate working load	5	5	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	5	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	3	3	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B3-C	Cargo securement - logs	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A	Failing to keep RODS	2	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23-LEU	Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
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	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:2-SLLILC	2-SLLILC	1	0	—	—
FMCSR:393.55C2-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104B-C	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301A	387.301A	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV	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:392.2SLSCR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100C-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLML	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:396.3A1-TFCV	Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS	Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F4-C	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B1-C	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLO	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV	Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B2I-C	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT	390.21TB2-DOT	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5-HL	Hubs - Leaking hub	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3-C	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106D-C	Cargo securement - front end structure	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

19.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-4.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.13vs nat'l 1.80

-0.67 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (153 inspections)

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Inspection History (153 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 6, 2026	87549459	Roadside	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	2-SLLILC	No
Mar 25, 2026	87428787	GRANDVIEW WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.55C2-B, 393.55E-B	No
Mar 17, 2026	87315815	COTTONWOOD IF	CA	Level 1	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 17, 2026	87317613	COTTONWOOD IF	CA	Level 1	FONA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 11, 2026	87296334	GRANDVIEW WA	WA	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.9A-LIL	No
Mar 4, 2026	87244241	DUNSMUIR GRADE IF	CA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Mar 2, 2026	87231538	TUMWATER WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLLR	No
Feb 28, 2026	87195282	RIDGEFIELD WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLTCD	No
Feb 25, 2026	87176027	FEDERAL WAY WA	WA	Level 2	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	4	393.110B3-C, 393.100B-C, 393.104B-C	Yes
Feb 23, 2026	87140594	DUNSMUIR GRADE IF	CA	Level 2	VANR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 19, 2026	87123354	GRANDVIEW WA	WA	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 18, 2026	87110676	TUMWATER WA	WA	Level 2	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.9A-LIL, 387.301A	No
Feb 17, 2026	87108328	RIDGEFIELD WA	WA	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 6, 2026	86998569	COTTONWOOD IF	CA	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86985675	DU PONT WA	WA	Level 2	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11A1-LCL, 393.45B2-B-AIR	No
Jan 31, 2026	86935400	RIDGEFIELD WA	WA	Level 2	FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.100B-C, 392.2-SLL, 393.95A4-EEUS	Yes
Jan 28, 2026	86913618	CALDWELL ID	ID	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLSWZ, 395.3A2-HOSPD	No
Jan 19, 2026	86856478	DUNSMUIR GRADE IF	CA	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 14, 2026	86814724	HUNTINGTON OR	OR	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 12, 2026	86824499	ARLINGTON WA	WA	Level 3	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Jan 12, 2026	86764988	WOODBURN OR	OR	Level 3	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 29, 2025	86699174	DU PONT WA	WA	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLSIV	No
Dec 22, 2025	86655673	SPOKANE WA	WA	Level 2	TODCO SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.9A-LCL	No
Dec 16, 2025	86623231	EVERETT WA	WA	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 12, 2025	86575552	COTTONWOOD IF	CA	Level 1	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 10, 2025	86564669	CLE ELUM WA	WA	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 10, 2025	86565451	ELLENSBURG WA	WA	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2SLSCR	No
Dec 3, 2025	86501565	FEDERAL WAY WA	WA	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	8	392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.100C-C	Yes
Nov 19, 2025	86399016	MOSES LAKE WA	WA	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 17, 2025	86390935	FEDERAL WAY WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 11, 2025	86307091	YUMA AZ	AZ	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.47E, 393.53B-B	No
Nov 5, 2025	86278622	DU PONT WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA3	No
Nov 3, 2025	86272075	ELLENSBURG WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR	No
Oct 28, 2025	86213795	OLYMPIA WA	WA	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 28, 2025	86213739	FEDERAL WAY WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLTL	No
Oct 17, 2025	86113152	SELAH WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLML, 392.2-INAT	No
Oct 16, 2025	86086924	BRIGHAM CITY UT	UT	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 13, 2025	86084597	LACEY WA	WA	Level 2	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	2	396.3A1-TFCV, 393.9A-LIL	No
Oct 9, 2025	86039044	BOW WA	WA	Level 3	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 12, 2025	85788970	BOW WA	WA	Level 2	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 10, 2025	85773425	TACOMA WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.23-LEU	Yes
Sep 8, 2025	85746616	RIDGEFIELD WA	WA	Level 1	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	7	393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.45D-B	Yes
Sep 4, 2025	85717849	FEDERAL WAY WA	WA	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 28, 2025	85649497	RIDGEFIELD WA	WA	Level 1	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.47E, 393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Aug 10, 2025	85484847	DUNSMUIR GRADE IF	CA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 8, 2025	85476926	DU PONT WA	WA	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Aug 8, 2025	85466485	BOW WA	WA	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 29, 2025	85370627	SEATTLE WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 17, 2025	85270846	RIDGEFIELD WA	US	Level 1	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.11A1-CSURR, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.45D-B	Yes
Jul 9, 2025	85201462	RIDGEFIELD WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

109 total · 18.3% OOS

2024-052026-04

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

DU PONT WA30 · 7 OOS

FEDERAL WAY WA14 · 4 OOS

RIDGEFIELD WA11 · 6 OOS

DUNSMUIR GRADE IF8 · 2 OOS

CLE ELUM WA7 · 2 OOS

GRANDVIEW WA7

COTTONWOOD IF5

SC72 RIDGEFIELD (POE)5 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance96 · 38 OOS

Unsafe Driving81 · 1 OOS

Hours of Service12

Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

General/Admin2

Uncategorized1

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 2 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Feb 13, 2025	WA	TOW	0	TACOMA	PORTLAND AVE E BLK 7800	...VG2739	NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
Feb 10, 2025	WA	TOW	0	TACOMA	I-5*133.40	...VD5894	NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
May 6, 2024	OR	INJURY	1	.19 S SALEM	I-5 .42 N COMMERCIAL ST EXIT	...888094	NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
Mar 8, 2024	WA	INJURY	1	FIFE	PACIFIC HWY E BLK 6200	...128174	NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
Nov 29, 2023	WA	TOW	0	SEATTLE	I-5*161.00	...VD5884	NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
Sep 25, 2023	WA	TOW	0	SEATTLE	I-5*162.97	...FJ1910	NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
May 26, 2023	OR	TOW	0	RAINIER	HWY 30 & VETERANS WAY	...128175	NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
May 23, 2022	WA	TOW	0	TUKWILA	I-5*154.00	...891427	NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
Jan 7, 2021	WA	TOW	0	LAKEWOOD	I-5*120.00	...FG4405	NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY