Nika LLC
Cleveland, OH
Profile data updated May 11, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
13
Power Units
13
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NIKA LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2023. Based in Cleveland, OH, they operate a fleet of 13 power units with 13 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Reefer.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Nika LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Trailers | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Fleet Size Classification: 26-50 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Nika LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 13
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,375,120 miles (2025)
Driver Information
13
Total Drivers
13
CDL Drivers
13
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NIKA LLC
9 trucks and 7 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 9 TRUCK TRACTOR, 7 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 12.5% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 56% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 44% |
Trailers (7 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 | 7 |
| Utility Trailer | 4 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Grea | 1 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | 44% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 4 | 25% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 3 | 19% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 6% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 6% |
License plates on file (16 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRG3462 | OH | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| PXE8334 | OH | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| C530476 | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PWZ7432 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PXD0375 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| TTQ1647 | OH | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| TUC8003 | OH | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PWY8606 | FL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PWY8606 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| PWU5452 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| TUC2185 | OH | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| PXE1991 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| B821685 | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| PWG8949 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| TTM9222 | OH | Grea SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| PWS8948 | OH | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: OH (13) · ME (2) · FL (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 16)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
19
Inspections
24 months
23
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-11.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | NY | Full | 7 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | OK | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | ND | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/31/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 04/28/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/07/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/02/2026 | IN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 02/20/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/18/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 19 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | DRPOH101843 | $750,000 | 04/01/2026 |
View Insurance History (5 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300131834 | 04/01/2025 | 04/01/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300131834 | 04/01/2025 | 04/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300131834 | 04/01/2025 | 04/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA974866413 | 01/30/2025 | 04/01/2025 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA974866413 | 11/09/2023 | 01/30/2025 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2026 | OK | CHOUTEAU, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NIKA LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NIKA LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer.
Is NIKA LLC's authority currently active?
NIKA LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NIKA LLC been in business?
NIKA LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2023, making their authority approximately 2 years, 9 months old.
Where is NIKA LLC located?
NIKA LLC is physically located at 7601 DETOUR AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44103.
Roadside Inspection History 19 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NIKA LLC has been inspected 19 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MT, CA, TX. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 11%) 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 393.45D-B — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-31 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-07 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-02 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-02-20 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-18 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-01-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-03 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-17 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
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
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), NIKA LLC was cited for 11 violations, of which 2 (18%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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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