NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC

MIDDLEBORO, MA

USDOT 436103 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MICHAEL LETENDRE Company officer 2: ROBERT LETENDRE General Freight Household Goods Building Materials Cold Food Beverages Paper Products +1 more Based in MIDDLEBORO, MA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Dec 1, 2023
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 UNION INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MICHAEL LETENDRE
Company officer 2: ROBERT LETENDRE
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Building Materials, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC (USDOT 436103)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MICHAEL LETENDRE (Company officer); ROBERT LETENDRE (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO.  OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNION INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/436103/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 13.3% (better). n=60606 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 436103
In FMCSA records since Feb 11, 1991 (~35y)
MC / docket MC223136
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MICHAEL LETENDRE
Company officer 2 ROBERT LETENDRE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Building Materials, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Other (AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT)
Fleet size 17 units
Drivers 20
Annual mileage 486,461 mi
Contact & address
Physical
34 VINE ST
MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346
Mailing
PO BOX 646
MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 436103
In FMCSA records since Feb 11, 1991 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 486,461 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 17 0 0
Trailers 54 40 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 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
17
Drivers
20
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
26
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC is a corporation based in MIDDLEBORO, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 436103. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 17 power units and 20 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file. 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

NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 17 power units and 20 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Middleboro, MA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MA (6 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (85.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 17 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 60,606 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–26 power units (±50% of this carrier's 17 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 60,606 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
13.3%
Median across 60,606 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -13.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-06

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
Massachusetts (MA) 6 0 0.0% Jun 29, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 8
Utility 4
Hyundai Translead 2
Great Dane 1
Grea 1
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 0.98 1 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88271824 Jun 29, 2026 MA 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLL No
85564676 Aug 19, 2025 MA 3 H-LEXINGTON
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83994120 Feb 27, 2025 MA 3 H-LEXINGTON
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83928964 Feb 21, 2025 MA 3 H-BARNSTABLE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83314808 Dec 4, 2024 MA 3 H-DEDHAM
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLLR No
83241344 Nov 23, 2024 MA 3 H-READING
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLLR No
81930363 Jun 20, 2024 MA 3 H-LEXINGTON
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) No
81384335 Apr 17, 2024 MA 3 H-LEXINGTON
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80385963 Dec 14, 2023 MA 3 H-MANSFIELD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (26 rows) View all 26 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NYSP40112600 Jan 21, 2021 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1003790027 Dec 28, 2019 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1003640947 Mar 11, 2019 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0018915076 May 18, 2018 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1003283504 Apr 23, 2017 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0016941385 Dec 3, 2016 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1003209828 Nov 10, 2016 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0016935536 Nov 3, 2016 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
CT1600370389 Jul 2, 2016 CT 1 9 Yes No Fatal
RI0000394428 Mar 15, 2016 RI 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0015925023 Aug 15, 2015 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
RI0000322869 Sep 25, 2014 RI 0 0 Yes No Tow
RI0000321262 Sep 11, 2014 RI 0 0 Yes No Tow
NH0000224013 Nov 23, 2013 NH 0 4 Yes No Injury
RI0000251573 Feb 7, 2013 RI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1002290189 Mar 13, 2012 MA 0 2 Yes No Injury
CT1100590251 Nov 1, 2011 CT 0 0 Yes No Tow
NH-000139407 Feb 6, 2008 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
RIP050030318 Oct 15, 2004 RI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1000513974 Jul 8, 2004 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1000037908 Jan 29, 2002 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CTG00-518605 Oct 15, 2000 CT 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA0000003295 Oct 1, 1999 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CTE99-269340 Aug 18, 1999 CT 0 1 No No Injury
NH0020158-94 Oct 26, 1994 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNION INSURANCE CO. MAA 5577361 91X $750,000 Dec 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY MAA 5496657 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2021 Dec 1, 2023 REPLACED
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY CSC00001004479 BIPD/Primary Jan 27, 2021 Dec 1, 2021 REPLACED
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY CSC00001004479 BIPD/Primary Dec 16, 2020 Jan 27, 2021 REPLACED
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY CSC00001004479 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2017 Jan 6, 2021 CANCELLED
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY CSC00001004479 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2017 Dec 16, 2020 REPLACED
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. CAP 8H737318 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2016 Dec 1, 2017 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BDTQYP BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2012 Dec 1, 2016 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BDTQYP BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2012 Jan 14, 2017 CANCELLED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BDNBHP BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2012 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BCRTLQ BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2009 Dec 1, 2011 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-3078B205-TIL-08 34 Jan 30, 2008 On file ACTIVE
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BBKDSC BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2006 Dec 1, 2009 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. AMN 551 25 18 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 1997 Dec 1, 2006 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. I 4832024 CARGO Jan 30, 1995 Jan 30, 2008 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. I 4832024 CARGO Jan 30, 1995 Jan 30, 1995 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI 8032 1956 CARGO Jul 1, 1994 Jan 30, 1995 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 006FQ906987CAA BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 1988 Dec 1, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jan 27, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 6, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 17, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Dec 16, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jan 14, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 22, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Dec 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Dec 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jan 30, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  15. Dec 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jan 2, 2004
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  18. Dec 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  19. Jan 30, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  20. Jan 30, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  21. Nov 22, 1989
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-LEXINGTON MA 4 0
H-BARNSTABLE MA 1 0
H-DEDHAM MA 1 0
H-MANSFIELD MA 1 0
H-READING MA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC

Is NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 436103 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 NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC's safety rating?
NICHOLS TRUCKING CO 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 NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for NICHOLS TRUCKING CO 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 NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC's out-of-service rate?
NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 9 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC based?
NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 34 VINE ST, MIDDLEBORO, Massachusetts 02346. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC223136). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC operate?
NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC self-reports 17 power units and 20 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 NICHOLS TRUCKING CO INC had any crashes?
26 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NICHOLS TRUCKING CO 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.

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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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