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NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC

USDOT 45958 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: CAROL NICHOLAS Company officer 2: ALEX NICHOLAS General Freight U.S. Mail Based in COURTDALE, PA Grade A · 88
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 · Mar 31, 2020
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 107 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 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: CAROL NICHOLAS
Company officer 2: ALEX NICHOLAS
Cargo: General Freight, U.S. Mail
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC (USDOT 45958)
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): CAROL NICHOLAS (Company officer); ALEX NICHOLAS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 107 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 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/45958/
As of: Jul 18, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.25% (better). n=25011 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

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 45958
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC291063
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CAROL NICHOLAS
Company officer 2 ALEX NICHOLAS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Cargo carried
General Freight, U.S. Mail
Fleet size 40 units
Drivers 35
Annual mileage 2,001,500 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (570) 287-2266
Email: [email protected]
Physical
99 COURTDALE AVE
COURTDALE, PA 18704
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 45958
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,001,500 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7.1% vs 6.7% +0.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.70 vs 1.80 -1.10
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
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

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0
Trucks 35 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 47 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 30 30 0
OOS inspections 2 0 0
OOS percentage 6.67% 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
40
Drivers
35
Inspections
47
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
7.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
107
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

NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC is a corporation based in COURTDALE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 45958. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 40 power units and 35 drivers, with 47 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.1%. 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 TRUCKING CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 40 power units and 35 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Courtdale, PA. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (32) and NJ (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

6.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.5% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 40 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 35 drivers; Hino, Ford, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 25,011 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–60 power units (±50% of this carrier's 40 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
7.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 25,011 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +7.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.25%
Median across 25,011 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
9 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
9 violations
Driver Fitness
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 30 2 6.7% Jul 15, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hino 37
Ford 4
Freightliner 2
Courier 1
Stoughton 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 0.56 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 — 0.63 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 1.44 1 — Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (47 rows) View all 47 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88415435 Jul 15, 2026 PA 3 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZNX0217 · 5PVNJ8JRXL5S51873
0 — No
88284138 Jun 30, 2026 PA 3 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVK2030 · 5PVNJ8JT2LS5S5955
0 — No
87824730 May 12, 2026 PA 1 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVK2033 · 5PVNJ8JTXG4S56756
0 — No
87592644 Apr 16, 2026 PA 3 HANOVER TOWNSHIP PA
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZNX0217 · 5PVNJ8JRXL5S51873
1 82DUMT No
87580806 Apr 14, 2026 PA 1 TUNKHANNOCK BORO PA
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVK2033 · 5PVNJ8JTXG4S56756
1 45B2-B-AIR No
87533547 Apr 9, 2026 PA 3 TUNKHANNOCK BORO PA
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVK2033 · 5PVNJ8JTXG4S56756
0 — No
87519190 Apr 6, 2026 PA 3 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
PA ZVX9219 · 1FDNF7AN7PDF04213
0 — No
87275384 Mar 11, 2026 PA 1 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZKM3723 · 5PVNE8JT0F4S56123
0 — No
86658839 Dec 26, 2025 PA 3 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVX9220 · 1FDNF7AN2PDF03695
0 — No
86542689 Dec 10, 2025 PA 1 ON ROUTE 6 WEST OF BRIDGE ST
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZWA0436 · 5PVNJ8JV572S50537
0 — No
86404884 Nov 24, 2025 PA 2 ON MAIN AVE AT ITS INTERSECTIO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PKW2349 · 3ALACWFC0MDMM7591
1 390.21TE2IV-D No
86363162 Nov 18, 2025 PA 3 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZWJ3500 · 5PVNV8JT6D4S53112
2 392.2-SLL No
85929622 Sep 30, 2025 PA 1 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZNX0217 · 5PVNJ8JRXL5S51873
3 391.41B10-MC, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LFTSI Yes
85826991 Sep 18, 2025 PA 1 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVV7265 · 5PVNJ7AV3P5T53058
0 — No
85673077 Sep 2, 2025 PA 1 N STATE ST AT 800 BLK
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZWJ3500 · 5PVNV8JT6D4S53112
0 — No
85556709 Aug 20, 2025 PA 2 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZJE4983 · 5PVNJ8JT072S51044
0 — No
85373907 Jul 30, 2025 PA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
PA ZTZ1389 · 1FUJGEBGXGLHL5371
2 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 392.2-SLLSIV Yes
84914420 Jun 9, 2025 PA 2 ON US HIGHWAY 6 283 FEET EAST
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZJE4989 · 5PVNJ8JT262S50055
2 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 No
84669916 May 13, 2025 PA 1 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVK2030 · 5PVNJ8JT2L5S59557
0 — No
84258502 Mar 28, 2025 PA 1 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVK2028 · 5PVNJ8JT8F4S55622
2 393.9, 392.16 No
84148772 Mar 13, 2025 PA 3 pa-salem-blvd-@-walnut-drive
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZWJ3500 · 5PVNV8JT6D4S53112
0 — No
84028969 Feb 27, 2025 PA 2 pa-i-81-north,-exit-191b-offramp
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVX9219 · 1FDNF7AN7PDF04213
0 — No
83767429 Jan 30, 2025 PA 3 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZKD5776 · 5PVNJ8JV7G4S60488
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
83660658 Jan 17, 2025 PA 3 pa-sr-6-at-the-penndot-shed---way
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZKM3723 · 5PVNE8JT0F4S56123
0 — No
83548307 Jan 6, 2025 PA 1 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZVX9220 · 1FDNF7AN2PDF03695
4 393.9 No
Recent Crashes (107 rows) View all 107 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA400859900X Jan 22, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA308682000X Sep 30, 2023 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA304888900X May 28, 2023 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA206435800X Jun 27, 2022 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA206064900X Jun 24, 2022 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA200386300X Dec 29, 2021 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA107093500X Jul 18, 2021 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA104920400X May 30, 2021 PA 0 2 Yes No Injury
PA010557200X Dec 4, 2020 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA007206900X Sep 2, 2020 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA910724200X Oct 17, 2019 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA909612400X Sep 21, 2019 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA902429300X Mar 1, 2019 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA813964600X Dec 26, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA808061600X Jun 19, 2018 PA 1 3 Yes No Fatal
PA807416100X Jun 18, 2018 PA 0 2 Yes No Injury
PA803684800X Feb 25, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA801814200X Feb 8, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA802368900X Feb 2, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA801137100X Jan 18, 2018 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA712316600X Oct 19, 2017 PA 0 3 Yes No Injury
PA707060700X Jun 22, 2017 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA706565000X Jun 20, 2017 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA703645400X Apr 3, 2017 PA 0 5 No No Injury
PA613611300X Dec 6, 2016 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC291063
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZF3358 91X $750,000 Mar 31, 2020 On file ACTIVE
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AI2-Z51-291308-02 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 2014 Mar 31, 2020 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-X64555 CARGO — Mar 31, 2013 May 5, 2014 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X64555 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 2013 Mar 31, 2014 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X64555 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 2013 May 5, 2014 CANCELLED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC 0121301BM CARGO — Mar 31, 2007 Mar 31, 2013 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA 0114397 CARGO — Mar 31, 2005 Mar 31, 2007 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA 0114397 CARGO — Mar 31, 2005 Apr 14, 2007 CANCELLED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA 0114397 BIPD — Mar 31, 2005 Mar 31, 2013 REPLACED
HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ MPA1D5344 CARGO — Feb 1, 1998 Mar 31, 2005 REPLACED
HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ TP1D5344 BIPD — Feb 1, 1998 Mar 31, 2005 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT30000357204 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 1997 Mar 18, 1998 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1MP30017164104 CARGO — Feb 1, 1997 Mar 18, 1998 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1MP30017164104 CARGO — Feb 1, 1996 Feb 1, 1998 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT30000357204 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 1996 Feb 1, 1997 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT30000357204 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 1996 Feb 1, 1998 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1MP30017164104 CARGO — Feb 1, 1996 Feb 1, 1997 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT 30000357203 CARGO — Feb 1, 1995 Mar 6, 1997 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT 30000357203 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 1995 Feb 1, 1996 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT 30000357203 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 1995 Mar 6, 1997 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT 30000357203 CARGO — Feb 1, 1995 Feb 1, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 31, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Mar 23, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. May 5, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 5, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Mar 31, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 31, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  7. Mar 31, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  8. Apr 14, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  9. Mar 31, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  10. Mar 31, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ
  11. Mar 31, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ
  12. May 18, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Mar 18, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  14. Mar 18, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  15. Feb 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  16. Feb 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  17. Mar 6, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  18. Feb 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  19. Feb 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  20. Feb 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  21. Aug 2, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify NICHOLAS 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 NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC

Is NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 45958 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 TRUCKING CO INC's safety rating? ▾
NICHOLAS 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 NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC had? ▾
47 roadside inspections are on file for NICHOLAS 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 NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 7.1% (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 TRUCKING CO INC based? ▾
NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 99 COURTDALE AVE, COURTDALE, Pennsylvania 18704. 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 TRUCKING CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC291063). 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 NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC operate? ▾
NICHOLAS TRUCKING CO INC self-reports 40 power units and 35 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 TRUCKING CO INC had any crashes? ▾
107 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NICHOLAS 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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