Critical regulatory warnings

No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 247 days (since Nov 15, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC

Q: What is NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's safety rating?

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory . A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

Q: What is NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's out-of-service rate?

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

USDOT 384264 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DAN DREFS Company officer 2: JOSH PEREZ General Freight Based in IDAHO FALLS, ID Grade F · 68

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book

Uninsured since · Nov 15, 2025

Coverage resumed · Apr 1, 2020

Common (Property) reinstated · Feb 25, 2022

Blockers

No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 247 days (since Nov 15, 2025).

Review these

No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
Prior insurance gap · 3373 days Jan 6, 2011 → Apr 1, 2020
Common (Property) gap · 8831 days Inactive Dec 22, 1997 → reinstated Feb 25, 2022
OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file

BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Org: CORPORATION

Company officer: DAN DREFS

Company officer 2: JOSH PEREZ

Cargo: General Freight

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 384264)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): DAN DREFS (Company officer); JOSH PEREZ (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 247 days (since Nov 15, 2025).

Cautions:
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • Prior insurance gap · 3373 days — Jan 6, 2011 → Apr 1, 2020
  • Common (Property) gap · 8831 days — Inactive Dec 22, 1997 → reinstated Feb 25, 2022
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/384264/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 68/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Nov 15, 2025.

OOS vs peers

Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132156 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓

Status INACTIVE → ACTIVE · Jul 4, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · Jun 6, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census

Operating authority

Insurance

Uninsured since Nov 15, 2025

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 384264

In FMCSA records since Mar 5, 1990 (~36y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Company officer DAN DREFS

Company officer 2 JOSH PEREZ

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

General Freight

Fleet size 6 units

Drivers 6

Annual mileage 50,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (208) 523-2670

Email: [email protected]

Physical

1385 FOOTE DRIVE

IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 384264

In FMCSA records since Mar 5, 1990 (~36y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 50,000 mi

Safety Rating Satisfactory

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Process Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 on file

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased
Truck tractors	1	1
Trailers	4	0
Trucks	2	2

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	3	3	0
OOS inspections	0	0	0
OOS percentage	0%	0%	—
National average	6.67%	22.26%	4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

33.3%

driver or vehicle, whichever higher

Crashes

None in last 24 months · all-time on file

Authorities

0 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC is a corporation based in IDAHO FALLS, ID, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 384264. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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 overview

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in Idaho Falls, ID. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WY (2) and ID (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLMF (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; International and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate

Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Authority revoked

4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 132,156 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 132,156 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

33.3%

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 132,156 same-size peers

Verdict

Riskier than peers

Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 22, 1997 to Feb 25, 2022 (8831 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 6, 2011 to Apr 1, 2020 (3373 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 2 status changes

Record Changes

Jul 4, 2026
- Status INACTIVE ACTIVE
  FMCSA Company Census
Jun 6, 2026
- Status ACTIVE INACTIVE
  Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2025-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Idaho (ID)	2	0	0.0%	Jan 2, 2025
Wyoming (WY)	1	0	0.0%	Dec 12, 2024

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
International		4
Ford		1

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
83522825	Jan 2, 2025	ID	2	SAGE JUNCTION ID	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK ID YL332 · 3HAEUMML6RL400016	2	393.9A-LCL, 393.60C	No
83388678	Dec 12, 2024	WY	3	ROADSIDE	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK ID KX988 · 1FDXE45SX6DA65999	1	392.2-SLLS4	No
83362282	Dec 10, 2024	ID	2	BLACKFOOT ID	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK ID YL333 · 3HAEUMML8RL400017	1	392.2-SLLMF	No
82106730	Jul 11, 2024	WY	1	ALPINE POE	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK ID YL332 · 3HAEUMML6RL400016	3	392.9b(a), 393.60(c), 393.45(b)(2)	Yes
79746621	Sep 21, 2023	WY	1	ALPINE POE	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK ID YL332 · 3HAEUMML6RL400016	1	393.78	No
78864735	Jun 9, 2023	MT	3	BUTTE SCALE	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR ID BH8464 · 3HSDZAPR5PN401537	1	392.2	No

Recent Crashes (3 rows)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
ID24C6569840	Jan 22, 2024	ID	3	Yes	No	Injury
ID07C1587810	Jan 15, 2007	ID	1	No	No	Injury
ID06C1552780	Nov 29, 2006	ID	0	Yes	No	Tow

Authority Records (1 docket)

View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date	Docket	Authority	Status	Applied
Unknown	MC129319	common	INACTIVE	—

MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date	Docket	Action	Authority	PDF
Feb 25, 2022	MC129319-C	REI	REINSTATEMENT	REI →

Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY	CGV 6082700-00	CARGO	—	Apr 1, 2025	Nov 15, 2025	CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY	MRV 6082700-00	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 1, 2025	Nov 15, 2025	CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	WPP2038666	CARGO	—	Apr 1, 2024	Apr 4, 2025	CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	WPP2038666	CARGO	—	Apr 1, 2024	Apr 1, 2025	REPLACED
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	MPP1029462	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 1, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	CANCELLED
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	MPP1029462	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 1, 2023	Apr 1, 2025	REPLACED
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.	SPP1805789	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 1, 2022	Apr 1, 2023	REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	WPP1857923	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 1, 2020	Apr 1, 2022	REPLACED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.	018522854	CARGO	—	Apr 1, 2020	Apr 1, 2024	REPLACED
Coverage gap — 3373 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 6, 2011 to Apr 1, 2020
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY	CG00155800	CARGO	—	Dec 31, 1990	Jan 6, 2011	CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY	TRU100387	BIPD/Primary	—	Dec 31, 1987	Jan 6, 2011	CANCELLED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Nov 24, 2025

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Nov 24, 2025

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Nov 24, 2025

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Nov 24, 2025

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Nov 15, 2025

insurance

CANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Nov 15, 2025

insurance

CANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Apr 4, 2025

insurance

TERM/CANCL — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Apr 4, 2025

insurance

TERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Apr 2, 2025

authority

DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
Details →
Apr 1, 2025

insurance

TERM/REPL — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Apr 1, 2025

insurance

TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Apr 1, 2024

insurance

TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
Apr 1, 2023

insurance

TERM/REPL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
Apr 1, 2022

insurance

TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Jan 6, 2011

insurance

CANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Jan 6, 2011

insurance

CANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Jan 6, 2011

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 3373 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 2020)
Dec 22, 1997

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Dec 22, 1997

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Dec 22, 1997

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Dec 22, 1997

authority gap

Common (Property) authority inactive: 8831 days (through Feb 25, 2022)

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
ALPINE POE	WY	2	1
BLACKFOOT ID	ID	1	0
SAGE JUNCTION ID	ID	1	0
BUTTE SCALE	MT	1	0
ROADSIDE	WY	1	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited
392.2	Violation of Local Laws - Explain:	Unsafe Driving	1
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	Vehicle Maintenance	1
393.60(c)	Windshield - Damaged or Discolored	Vehicle Maintenance	1
393.78	Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.	Vehicle Maintenance	1

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC

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.

Frequently asked questions about NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC

Is NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 384264 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's safety rating? ▾

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

How many inspections has NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC had? ▾

6 roadside inspections are on file for NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

Where is NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC based? ▾

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1385 FOOTE DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, Idaho 83402. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC have valid operating authority? ▾

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.

How many trucks and drivers does NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC operate? ▾

NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC self-reports 6 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC had any crashes? ▾

3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NICHOLAS MOVING SYSTEMS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.

Transport Canada

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