JANET NICHOLS
USDOT 927683 • DBA: E & J TRUCKING • 14907 NICHOLS RUN RD, GREENWOOD, DE, 19950
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-400248 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 25, 2011 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5736100735 | ON FILE | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2024 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4033521 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2017 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07452704 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2016 | Jul 28, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07452703 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2015 | Jul 28, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07452702 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2014 | Jul 28, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07452701 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2013 | Jul 28, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04972104 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2012 | Jul 28, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04972103 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2011 | Jul 28, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04972102 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2010 | Jul 28, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04972101 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2009 | Jul 28, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 485975 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2008 | Jul 28, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 475810 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2007 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 475810 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2007 | Nov 30, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 475810 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 28, 2007 | Jan 7, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 468146 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2006 | Jul 28, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT772373-8004-051 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT772373-8004-041 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 28, 2004 | Jun 12, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 394341 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2004 | Jul 28, 2004 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05506149 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2003 | Jan 26, 2004 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05504516 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2002 | Apr 5, 2003 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05502960 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2001 | Jan 26, 2002 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05502960 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2001 | Nov 21, 2001 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05502960 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2001 | Oct 6, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5736100735 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2024 | Jul 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4033521 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07452704 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2017 | Jul 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07452703 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07452702 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2015 | Jul 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07452701 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2014 | Jul 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04972104 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2013 | Jul 28, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04972103 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2012 | Jul 28, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04972102 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04972101 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2010 | Jul 28, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 485975 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2009 | Jul 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 475810 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 475810 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2008 | Jan 7, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 475810 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2007 | Nov 30, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 468146 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2007 | Jul 28, 2007 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT772373-8004-051 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 |
| NAMECHG | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT772373-8004-041 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2006 | Jun 12, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 394341 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2004 | Jul 28, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05506149 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2004 | Jan 26, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05504516 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2003 | Apr 5, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05502960 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2002 | Jan 26, 2002 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05502960 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2001 | Nov 21, 2001 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05502960 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2001 | Oct 6, 2001 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2011 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2010 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2009 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2008 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2007 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2007 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2006 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2006 |
| MC400248 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2004 |
| MC400248 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 13, 2001 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 2 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 2 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Inspection History (2 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | 81930477 | WORCESTER COUNTY | MD | Level 2 | VIKI SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.9(a), 393.95(f), 393.55(d)(1) | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 78898289 | RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FAC | MD | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 396.17(c), 393.78, 392.2 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BLADES | US13 SUSSEX HWY | ...L89523 | JANET NICHOLS |
| May 20, 2025 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SEAFORD | US13 SUSSEX HWY | ...B89523 | JANET NICHOLS |
| Feb 1, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2008 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2006 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2005 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2002 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events