RICHARD NICHOLS

WEEPING WATER, NE

DBA: RICHARD NICHOLS TRUCKING

USDOT 583854 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: CINDY TIETGEN Other (ROCK) Based in WEEPING WATER, NE Grade A · 92

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

Coverage resumed · Jul 27, 2006

Review these

Prior insurance gap · 673 days Sep 22, 2004 → Jul 27, 2006

On file

BOC-3 process agent on file CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →

Company officer: CINDY TIETGEN

Cargo: Other (ROCK)

Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — RICHARD NICHOLS (USDOT 583854)
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
Officer(s): CINDY TIETGEN (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 673 days — Sep 22, 2004 → Jul 27, 2006

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/583854/
As of: Jul 23, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers

On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178044 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 583854

In FMCSA records since Dec 13, 1994 (~31y)

Company officer CINDY TIETGEN

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

Other (ROCK)

Fleet size 4 units

Drivers 3

Annual mileage 156,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (402) 267-7777

Email: [email protected]

Physical

15100 WEEPING WATER ROAD

WEEPING WATER, NE 68463

Mailing

7603 HWY 50

WEEPING WATER, NE 68463

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 583854

In FMCSA records since Dec 13, 1994 (~31y)

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 156,000 mi

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

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
CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 on file

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Trailers	4	0	0
Trucks	4	0	0

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

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

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

RICHARD NICHOLS is a motor carrier based in WEEPING WATER, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 583854. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

RICHARD NICHOLS is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Weeping Water, NE. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked

1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 178,044 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 178,044 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 178,044 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 22, 2004 to Jul 27, 2006 (673 days)

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Corh		1
Freightliner		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Serious	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	—	—	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 (1 row) View all 1 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
79744839	Sep 21, 2023	NE	3	—	Corh STRAIGHT TRUCK NE 20X1278 · 1T91C1937P0007707	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (4 rows)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
NE0223050248	Sep 21, 2023	NE	0	Yes	No	Tow
NE0220011566	Mar 19, 2020	NE	0	Yes	No	Tow
NE0209002005	Dec 17, 2008	NE	1	Yes	No	Injury
NE0203060234	Oct 31, 2003	NE	1	Yes	No	Injury

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	MC434949	common	INACTIVE	—

Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 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-L44330	BIPD/Primary	—	Jul 27, 2006	Jun 19, 2011	CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 673 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 22, 2004 to Jul 27, 2006
INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY	TP 6102665	BIPD/Primary	—	Sep 22, 2003	Sep 22, 2004	CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP	ACP BA 7230010104	CARGO	—	Nov 13, 2002	Feb 18, 2005	CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP	ACP BA 7220010104	BIPD/Primary	—	Jul 9, 2002	Sep 22, 2003	REPLACED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Jun 19, 2011

insurance

CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Feb 18, 2005

insurance

CANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Sep 28, 2004

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Sep 28, 2004

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Sep 22, 2004

insurance

CANCEL — INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
Sep 22, 2004

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 673 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 27, 2006)
Sep 22, 2003

insurance

TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify RICHARD NICHOLS

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 RICHARD NICHOLS

Is RICHARD NICHOLS an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. RICHARD NICHOLS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 583854 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 RICHARD NICHOLS's safety rating? ▾

RICHARD NICHOLS is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has RICHARD NICHOLS had? ▾

1 roadside inspection are on file for RICHARD NICHOLS 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 RICHARD NICHOLS's out-of-service rate? ▾

RICHARD NICHOLS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, 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 RICHARD NICHOLS based? ▾

RICHARD NICHOLS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 15100 WEEPING WATER ROAD, WEEPING WATER, Nebraska 68463. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does RICHARD NICHOLS have valid operating authority? ▾

RICHARD NICHOLS 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 RICHARD NICHOLS operate? ▾

RICHARD NICHOLS self-reports 4 power units and 3 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 RICHARD NICHOLS had any crashes? ▾

4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RICHARD NICHOLS 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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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FMCSA

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

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Transport Canada

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