Nichols Transportation Company INC
Tacoma, WA
DBA: NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
Profile data updated Jul 31, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
72
Power Units
127
Drivers
FMCSA since 2020 (6 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 2020. Based in Tacoma, WA, they operate a fleet of 72 power units with 127 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Nichols Transportation Company INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 66 | 6 | 0 | 72 |
| Trailers | 266 | 85 | 0 | 351 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Nichols Transportation Company INC is authorized to transport the following 10 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 127
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,376,103 miles (2024)
Driver Information
127
Total Drivers
127
CDL Drivers
127
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
50 trucks and 97 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Wabash. Equipment breakdown: 97 SEMI-TRAILER, 49 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 97 | 66% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 49 | 33% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (97 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 97 |
| Wabash | 21 |
| Utility Trailer | 21 |
| Great Dane | 14 |
| Hyundai Translead | 14 |
| Unpublishe | 11 |
| Western Tr | 3 |
| Vanguard National | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Fontaine | 2 |
| Transcraft | 2 |
| Todco | 1 |
| Dirt | 1 |
| Trlm | 1 |
| Lufkin | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 68 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 24 |
| 53 ft | 64 |
| 48 ft | 16 |
| 45 ft | 3 |
| 2 axles | 62 |
| 4 axles | 19 |
| 3 axles | 9 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 27 | 19% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 22 | 15% |
| Wabash | 15 | 10% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 14 | 10% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 14 | 10% |
| Volvo Truck | 11 | 8% |
| Peterbilt | 10 | 7% |
| Wabash Vans | 10 | 7% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 3 | 2% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 3 | 2% |
| Transcraft | 3 | 2% |
| Mack | 2 | 1% |
| Transcraft/wabash | 2 | 1% |
| Western Tr | 2 | 1% |
| Fruehuaf | 1 | 1% |
| Trailmobile | 1 | 1% |
| Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc | 1 | 1% |
| Western Trailer Company | 1 | 1% |
| Lufkin | 1 | 1% |
| Direct Trailer | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3192887 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| HV83333 | OR | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3015864 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| HV58873 | OR | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3881535 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 8717KI | OK | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| YAKE301 | WA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 04354AE | WA | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3356228 | IN | Volk TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| HV83332 | OR | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3880435 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| HV70878 | OR | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YAJW302 | OR | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 30011AA | WA | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| HU63657 | OR | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3237021 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 422490T | TN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YAKE411 | OR | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| HV89544 | OR | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YAKK687 | WA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: OR (72) · WA (36) · OK (15) · IN (11) · CA (7) · TN (3) · ME (2) · AB (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 147)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
130
Inspections
24 months
149
Violations
Total found
33
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.4%)
✗ Worse than national average (+10.5%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 6 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | OR | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | OR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 4 | 3 |
| 05/19/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 130 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | A0193981001 | $750,000 | 10/01/2024 |
View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP39688C | 09/08/2020 | 12/17/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP39688C | 12/17/2020 | 10/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP39688C | 09/08/2020 | 01/25/2021 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable
Of 4 reported crashes: 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | WA | TACOMA, WA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/15/2026 | WA | RIDGEFIELD, WA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/13/2025 | WA | TACOMA, WA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/10/2025 | WA | TACOMA, WA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Dark — lit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers and Box Truck.
Is NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's authority currently active?
NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC been in business?
NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2020, making their authority approximately 6 years old.
Where is NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC located?
NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is physically located at 424 E 19TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98421.
Roadside Inspection History 130 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC has been inspected 130 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA, CA, OR. Out of these, 23 inspections (about 18%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA2 — 11 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 6 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | OR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | OR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-05-19 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-18 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-15 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-15 | OR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | ID | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-04 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-01 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | OR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
Showing 25 of 130 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
85 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC, of which 30 (35%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 29 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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