NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3982342 • 8925 N MERIDIAN, ARDMORE, OK, 73401
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,982,342
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5802226762
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
69,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
8925 N MERIDIAN, ARDMORE, OK, 73401
Contact
Phone: 5802226762
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals3 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 37.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 14.1 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 37.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 30.8 percentage points above average.
HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1520744 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1520744 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
53%
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
50
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
37.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
37.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (50 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
37.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+14.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
37.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+30.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.25vs nat'l 1.80
+4.45 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87477215 | US 87 WB | NM | Level 2 | REID SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2C, 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87094188 | KIOWA KS | KS | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 396.17C-PI, 395.8A, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 86854871 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLL, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85286474 | NORMAN | OK | Level 2 | REIT SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.60C, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| May 24, 2025 | 84773805 | US 81 & US 70 JCT-WAURIKA | OK | Level 2 | VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.60C, 393.95A1, 393.67C7V-F | No |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 84218954 | HEBRON 81 SCALE | NE | Level 2 | WHGM TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2MI, 392.9, 395.8F01 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82757092 | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY | OK | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.81, 393.95(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 81002082 | US 75 SOUTHBOUND DENISON | TX | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 16 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.45(d) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
7 total · 57.1% OOS
2024-092026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
HEBRON 81 SCALE1 · 1 OOS
US 87 WB1 · 1 OOS
SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY1 · 1 OOS
US 75 SOUTHBOUND DENISON1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
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AuthorityMC-1520744 Certificate
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Crashes0 crash records
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Inspections8 inspection records
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StationKIOWA KS
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StationNORMAN
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