NICK'S CARTING INC
USDOT 705656 • 388 KNOWLTON STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
705,656
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Phone
2033675461
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
200,000
Physical Address
388 KNOWLTON STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608
Contact
Phone: 2033675461
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 63.6%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 40.2 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
3%
Vehicle Maintenance
26%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
11
Violations
110
34 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
63.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
14
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 11 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (110 violations from 11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:47E | 47E | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLL | 2-SLL | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45B2-BHTD | 45B2-BHTD | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:79 | 79 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:78A-WS | 78A-WS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LIL | 9A-LIL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLIFTA | 2-SLLIFTA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11A1-LSML | 11A1-LSML | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:203C-CBP | 203C-CBP | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A2-C | 9A2-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:134B-CRHLC | 134B-CRHLC | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:47A-BCLMBD-SA | 47A-BCLMBD-SA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:5B-L | 5B-L | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:47A-BCFSBD | 47A-BCFSBD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:53B-B | 53B-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A1-BOS | 3A1-BOS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9D2-FTF | 9D2-FTF | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B3 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
63.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+40.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
10.00vs nat'l 1.80
+8.20 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 (11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | 87503538 | Roadside | CT | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 25 | 47E, 2-SLL, 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87175524 | ORANGE | CT | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 22 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85299729 | BRIDGEPORT | CT | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.7A-D, 392.16-D | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 83551967 | BRIDGEPORT | CT | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 83409244 | TRUMBULL | CT | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83198623 | SHELTON | CT | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82782155 | STRATFORD | CT | Level 2 | PETR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.9(a), 393.134, 393.75(a) | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82662686 | STRATFORD | CT | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 396.5B, 392.16, 393.134B3 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 82294427 | MILFORD | CT | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 24 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 81288822 | MILFORD | CT | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 392.16(a), 391.45(b) | No |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 79336980 | MILFORD | CT | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
9 total · 77.8% OOS
2024-082026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
10
Crash History (14 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEPORT | 8-N | ...251880 | NICK'S CARTING INC |
| Jul 16, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRIDGEPORT | 127-N | ...107139 | NICK'S CARTING INC |
| Oct 31, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAIRFIELD | 58-N | ...A79993 | NICK'S CARTING INC |
| May 21, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEPORT | HOWARD AV | ...251880 | NICK'S CARTING INC |
| Jan 13, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2015 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2006 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2000 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2000 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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