NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC

USDOT 45958 • 99 COURTDALE AVE, COURTDALE, PA, 18704

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
45,958
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5702872266
Power Units (MCS-150)
40
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,001,500
Physical Address
99 COURTDALE AVE, COURTDALE, PA, 18704
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Mar 31, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-291063ACTIVEUnknownMar 23, 2020
Common CarrierMC-291063ACTIVEUnknownMar 23, 2020

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAI2-Z51-291308-02ON FILEMar 31, 2014Mar 31, 2020
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIM-X64555ON FILEMar 31, 2013May 5, 2014
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCBIPDCPA 0114397ON FILEMar 31, 2005Mar 31, 2013

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X64555CANCELLEDMar 31, 2013May 5, 2014
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X64555REPLACEDMar 31, 2013Mar 31, 2014
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCCARGO0121301BMREPLACEDMar 31, 2007Mar 31, 2013
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCCARGOCPA 0114397REPLACEDMar 31, 2005Mar 31, 2007
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCCARGOCPA 0114397CANCELLEDMar 31, 2005Apr 14, 2007
HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJBIPDTP1D5344REPLACEDFeb 1, 1998Mar 31, 2005
HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJCARGOMPA1D5344REPLACEDFeb 1, 1998Mar 31, 2005
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/Primary1AT30000357204CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1997Mar 18, 1998
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGO1MP30017164104CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1997Mar 18, 1998
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGO1MP30017164104REPLACEDFeb 1, 1996Feb 1, 1997
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/Primary1AT30000357204REPLACEDFeb 1, 1996Feb 1, 1997
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/Primary1AT30000357204CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1996Feb 1, 1998
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGO1MP30017164104CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1996Feb 1, 1998
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/Primary1AT 30000357203CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1995Mar 6, 1997
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGO1AT 30000357203CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1995Mar 6, 1997
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/Primary1AT 30000357203REPLACEDFeb 1, 1995Feb 1, 1996
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGO1AT 30000357203REPLACEDFeb 1, 1995Feb 1, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AI2-Z51-291308-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
TERM/CANCLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X64555BIPD/PrimaryMay 5, 2014May 5, 2014
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYIM-X64555CARGOMay 5, 2014May 5, 2014
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X64555BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2014Mar 31, 2014
TERM/REPLFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC0121301BMCARGOMar 31, 2013Mar 31, 2013
TERM/REPLFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCCPA 0114397BIPDMar 31, 2013Mar 31, 2013
TERM/CANCLFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCCPA 0114397CARGOApr 14, 2007Apr 14, 2007
TERM/REPLFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCCPA 0114397CARGOMar 31, 2007Mar 31, 2007
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJMPA1D5344CARGOMar 31, 2005Mar 31, 2005
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJTP1D5344BIPDMar 31, 2005Mar 31, 2005
CANCELUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1MP30017164104CARGOMar 18, 1998Mar 18, 1998
CANCELUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1AT30000357204BIPD/PrimaryMar 18, 1998Mar 18, 1998
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1MP30017164104CARGOFeb 1, 1998Feb 1, 1998
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1AT30000357204BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 1998Feb 1, 1998
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1AT 30000357203CARGOMar 6, 1997Mar 6, 1997
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1AT 30000357203BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 1997Mar 6, 1997
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1AT30000357204BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 1997Feb 1, 1997
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1MP30017164104CARGOFeb 1, 1997Feb 1, 1997
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1AT 30000357203CARGOFeb 1, 1996Feb 1, 1996
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.1AT 30000357203BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 1996Feb 1, 1996

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC291063COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 23, 2020
MC291063CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 23, 2020
MC291063COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 13, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 13, 1998
MC291063CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 13, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 13, 1998
MC291063MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 2, 1995Unknown
MC291063MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 2, 1995Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
42
Violations
24
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
4.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
40
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

3
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 42 of 42 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states42 inspections

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Violation Summary (24 violations from 42 inspections)

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Violation Summary (24 violations from 42 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2INOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.57vs nat'l 1.80
-1.23 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 (42 inspections)

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Inspection History (42 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687533547RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 6, 202687519190RoadsidePALevel 3COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 11, 202687275384RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 26, 202586658839RoadsidePALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 10, 202586542689ON ROUTE 6 WEST OF BRIDGE STPALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 24, 202586404884ON MAIN AVE AT ITS INTERSECTIOPALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TE2IV-DNo
Nov 18, 202586363162RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLNo
Sep 30, 202585929622RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.41B10-MC, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LCLYes
Sep 18, 202585826991RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 2, 202585673077N STATE ST AT 800 BLKPALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 20, 202585556709RoadsidePALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 30, 202585373907RoadsidePALevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSIV, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVEYes
Jun 9, 202584914420ON US HIGHWAY 6 283 FEET EASTPALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A4-EEUS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
May 13, 202584669916RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 28, 202584258502RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16, 393.9No
Mar 13, 202584148772SALEM BLVD @ WALNUT DRIVEPALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 27, 202584028969I-81 NORTH, EXIT 191B OFFRAMPPALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 30, 202583767429RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS4No
Jan 17, 202583660658SR 6 AT THE PENNDOT SHED - WAYPALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 6, 202583548307RoadsidePALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9No
Nov 8, 202483548330RoadsidePALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2INNo
Oct 26, 202483016921RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2MINo
Sep 17, 202482695365ON ROUTE 6 1441 FEET WEST OF BPALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 30, 202482575168SCRANTON CARBONDALE HWY MEASURPALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Jul 25, 202482227766SALEM BLVD @ BOMBOY LANEPALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 21, 202481962099ON S MAIN ST AT ITS INTERSECTIPALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
May 22, 202481697527RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 20, 202481676390RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 14, 202481613745KNOWLTON SCALE FACILITYNJLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 29, 202481484871RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 24, 202481447927I380 SB MM 16.5 COVINGTON TWPPALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 22, 202480679998RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jan 12, 202480608285I380 SB MM 16.5 COVINGTON TWPPALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 20, 202380218414RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 27, 202380053190ON S MAIN ST AT ITS INTERSECTIPALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Sep 22, 202379764643RoadsidePALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 16, 202379437102TUNKHANNOCKPALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 28, 202379285569RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 20, 202379247716CHERRY TWPPALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 26, 202378761385ROBERT P CASEY HWY EXIT 2 E/BPALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 17, 202378656927KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 5, 202378574623RoadsidePALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
20
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 22, 2024PATOW00NEW MILFORD BOROUGHROUTE 0492 E...S53143NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
Sep 30, 2023PAINJURY01MOOSIC BOROUGHROUTE 3016 E...S59557NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
May 28, 2023PATOW00SCRANTON CITYINTERSTATE 0081 S...S51873NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
Jun 27, 2022PATOW00WILLIAMS TOWNSHIPROUTE 2005 S...075535NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
Jun 24, 2022PAINJURY01WHITEHALL TOWNSHIPROUTE 0022 E...HL5370NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
Dec 29, 2021PATOW00LOWER MILFORD TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 7476 S...GN1677NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
Jul 18, 2021PATOW00INTERSTATE 0080 W...248349NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
May 30, 2021PAINJURY02SCRANTON CITYROUTE 0011 S...GN1673NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC
Dec 4, 2020PAINJURY01
Sep 2, 2020PATOW00
Oct 17, 2019PATOW00
Sep 21, 2019PATOW00
Mar 1, 2019PAINJURY01
Dec 26, 2018PATOW00
Jun 19, 2018PAFATAL13
Jun 18, 2018PAINJURY02
Feb 25, 2018PATOW00
Feb 8, 2018PATOW00
Feb 2, 2018PATOW00
Jan 18, 2018PAINJURY01
Oct 19, 2017PAINJURY03
Jun 22, 2017PATOW00
Jun 20, 2017PATOW00
Apr 3, 2017PAINJURY05
Dec 6, 2016PATOW00

Compliance Timeline

47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 22, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 30, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 28, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 27, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 24, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 30, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Dec 4, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 2, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2020
Authority
Mar 23, 2020
Authority
Oct 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 21, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 26, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 19, 2018
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 3 injuries
Jun 18, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 25, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 2, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 19, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jun 22, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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