JAY C NICHOLS LLC

USDOT 804978 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL General Freight Dry Bulk Other (AGRICULTURAL) Based in LIBERTY, TN Grade A · 94
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Oct 18, 2006
Coverage resumed · Jul 18, 2019
Common (Property) reinstated · Jul 18, 2019
Policy effective · Jun 23, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1972 days May 25, 2001 → Oct 18, 2006
  • Prior insurance gap · 3843 days Jan 8, 2009 → Jul 18, 2019
  • Common (Property) gap · 3837 days Inactive Jan 14, 2009 → reinstated Jul 18, 2019
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file REGISTERED AGENTS INC Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Cargo: General Freight, Dry Bulk, Other (AGRICULTURAL)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JAY C NICHOLS LLC (USDOT 804978)
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
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1972 days — May 25, 2001 → Oct 18, 2006
  • Prior insurance gap · 3843 days — Jan 8, 2009 → Jul 18, 2019
  • Common (Property) gap · 3837 days — Inactive Jan 14, 2009 → reinstated Jul 18, 2019

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — REGISTERED AGENTS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/804978/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197603 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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

REGISTERED AGENTS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 804978
In FMCSA records since Apr 9, 1999 (~27y)
MC / docket MC358315
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Dry Bulk, Other (AGRICULTURAL)
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 419,397 mi
Contact & address
Physical
215 PETRO RD
LIBERTY, TN 37095
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 804978
In FMCSA records since Apr 9, 1999 (~27y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 419,397 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
Violations per Inspection 0.75 vs 1.80 -1.05
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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 7 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 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
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
1
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

JAY C NICHOLS LLC is a individual based in LIBERTY, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 804978. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 7 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 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

JAY C NICHOLS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Liberty, TN. 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, concentrated in IA (2) and PA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, Meri, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 197,603 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,603 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
0%
Median across 197,603 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 14, 2009 to Jul 18, 2019 (3837 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 25, 2001 to Oct 18, 2006 (1972 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 8, 2009 to Jul 18, 2019 (3843 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-04

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
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 13, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Apr 14, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 23, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Nov 25, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 2
Meri 2
Peterbilt 2
Freightliner 1
Great Dane 1
Kenworth 1
Timpte 1
Utility 1
Wilson 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 0 0.00 0 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87581125 Apr 14, 2026 OH 3 RAVENNA OH
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85310136 Jul 23, 2025 PA 3 ON US HIGHWAY 6 0 FEET NORTH O
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLSR No
83249308 Nov 25, 2024 TN 3 MCMINNVILLE TN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82654470 Sep 13, 2024 IA 3 I29 NB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
81923640 Jun 19, 2024 IA 2 HWY 61 SB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
5 396.17(c), 393.11, 392.2 No
81802618 Jun 4, 2024 AR 2 VAN BUREN AR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.24 No
sms-78284978 Jan 1, 2020 GA 3 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR 1 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000095004 Jan 28, 2022 MO 0 5 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 17, 2021 MC358315 NC REVOCATION NC →
Jul 18, 2019 MC358315-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 9, 2019 MC358315 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Oct 20, 2006 MC358315-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300170561 91X $750,000 Jun 23, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA982566409 BIPD/Primary May 12, 2025 Jun 23, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA982566409 BIPD/Primary Jun 23, 2024 Jun 23, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA982566409 BIPD/Primary Jun 23, 2024 May 12, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT03863A BIPD/Primary Jun 25, 2023 Jun 23, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA950282495 BIPD/Primary Jun 25, 2021 Jun 25, 2023 REPLACED
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. PL199530546 BIPD Mar 12, 2021 Jun 25, 2021 REPLACED
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. PL199530546 BIPD Jul 18, 2019 Apr 19, 2021 NAME CHANGED
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. PL199530546 BIPD Jul 18, 2019 Mar 12, 2021 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 3843 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 8, 2009 to Jul 18, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN567746 CARGO Aug 4, 2008 Jan 8, 2009 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN567746 BIPD/Primary Aug 4, 2008 Jan 8, 2009 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN512727 BIPD/Primary Oct 18, 2006 Aug 4, 2008 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN512727 CARGO Oct 18, 2006 Aug 4, 2008 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1972 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 25, 2001 to Oct 18, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN288540 BIPD/Primary Oct 26, 2000 May 25, 2001 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN288540 CARGO Oct 26, 2000 May 25, 2001 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION AUC 450009 CARGO Apr 6, 2000 Oct 26, 2000 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION AT 450080 BIPD/Primary Apr 6, 2000 Oct 26, 2000 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 427574 CARGO Apr 6, 1999 Apr 6, 2000 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 427574 BIPD/Primary Apr 6, 1999 Apr 6, 1999 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 427574 BIPD/Primary Apr 6, 1999 Apr 6, 2000 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 427574 CARGO Apr 6, 1999 Apr 6, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 23, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  2. May 12, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  3. Jun 23, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jun 23, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  5. Jun 25, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  6. Jun 25, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
  7. Apr 19, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
  8. Mar 15, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Mar 12, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
  10. Jul 18, 2019
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Jan 14, 2009
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Jan 14, 2009
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. Jan 14, 2009
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. Jan 14, 2009
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 3837 days (through Jul 18, 2019)
  15. Jan 8, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jan 8, 2009
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3843 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 18, 2019)
  17. Aug 4, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Aug 13, 2001
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. May 25, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. May 25, 2001
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. May 25, 2001
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  22. May 25, 2001
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1972 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 18, 2006)
  23. Oct 26, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  24. Oct 26, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  25. Jun 7, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Apr 6, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  27. Apr 6, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JAY C NICHOLS LLC

  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 JAY C NICHOLS LLC

Is JAY C NICHOLS LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. JAY C NICHOLS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 804978 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 JAY C NICHOLS LLC's safety rating?
JAY C NICHOLS LLC 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 JAY C NICHOLS LLC had?
7 roadside inspections are on file for JAY C NICHOLS LLC 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 JAY C NICHOLS LLC's out-of-service rate?
JAY C NICHOLS LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 7 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 JAY C NICHOLS LLC based?
JAY C NICHOLS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 215 PETRO RD, LIBERTY, Tennessee 37095. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JAY C NICHOLS LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. JAY C NICHOLS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC358315). 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 JAY C NICHOLS LLC operate?
JAY C NICHOLS LLC self-reports 5 power units and 5 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 JAY C NICHOLS LLC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for JAY C NICHOLS LLC 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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