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Nilson Van & Storage

DOT# 122025 | MC# 109331 | Est. 1974 (51 yrs)

47

Power Units

39

Drivers

Est. 1974 (51 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

NILSON VAN & STORAGE is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in COLUMBIA, SC, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Movers and Intermodal.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Nilson Van & Storage appears to operate the following equipment types:

Reefer Flatbed Dump Truck Movers Intermodal

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 16 6 0 22
Tractors 10 15 0 25
Trailers 54 0 0 54

Authorized Cargo Types

Nilson Van & Storage is authorized to transport the following 9 cargo types:

General Freight Household Goods Building Materials Fresh Produce Intermodal Containers Meat Refrigerated Food Utilities Construction

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)
Interstate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 24

MCS-150 Mileage: 290,000 miles (2023)

Driver Information

39

Total Drivers

24

CDL Drivers

39

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in SC

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Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

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Licensing & Insurance

SMS Safety Data

Safety Measurement System

Safety Performance

C

Average

Near national average

O Trucking Safety Grade

13

Inspections

24 months

19

Violations

Total found

4

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-7.0%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 30.8%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✗ Worse than national average (+9.3%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
12/04/2025 GA Driver Only 1 ✓
09/18/2025 TX Walk-Around 3 1
09/11/2025 MT Driver Only 0 ✓
06/26/2025 GA Driver Only 2 ✓
03/11/2025 SC Walk-Around 2 1
02/25/2025 TN Driver Only 1 ✓
02/14/2025 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
11/29/2024 MD Walk-Around 0 ✓
09/17/2024 GA Driver Only 1 ✓
09/12/2024 GA Driver Only 1 ✓
09/12/2024 GA Driver Only 2 ✓
07/24/2024 VA Walk-Around 5 2
07/23/2024 SC Full 1 ✓

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

19 Total Violations 13 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
1
0.08 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
4
0.31 violations per inspection 4 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 30.8% (4 / 13)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Self-Insured / N/A

VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 91X MRV 3258200-12 $1 Million 11/19/2025
Cargo VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 34 CGV 3258200-13 Self-Insured / N/A 11/19/2025
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD C CIM A99416 12/01/1997 12/01/1999 TERM/REPL
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PTS 4404 37 12/01/1995 12/01/1997 TERM/REPL
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. IMC820105 11/23/1991 12/01/1995 TERM/REPL
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CCI 0591609 11/19/2007 11/28/2007 TERM/REPL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY BA01619100 05/19/1999 11/22/2002 CANCEL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY MRV 3258200-11 11/19/2024 11/19/2025 CANCEL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 3258200-12 11/19/2024 11/19/2025 CANCEL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV3258200 11/19/2014 11/19/2024 CANCEL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 3258200 11/19/2014 11/19/2024 CANCEL
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP 1125591 11/19/2013 11/19/2014 CANCEL
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 019908860 11/19/2013 11/19/2014 CANCEL
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. 9815596 11/19/2012 11/19/2013 TERM/REPL
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. 9815596 11/19/2012 11/19/2013 TERM/REPL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRT3258202 11/19/2011 11/19/2012 TERM/REPL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGT3258202 11/19/2011 11/19/2012 TERM/REPL
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA 0587166 11/19/2007 11/19/2011 TERM/REPL
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CIM 0599239 11/28/2007 11/19/2011 TERM/REPL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRT3258200 05/19/2002 11/19/2007 TERM/REPL
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY LNOITPT85734201 12/01/2001 11/19/2007 TERM/REPL
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY BA 016 191 00 05/19/1997 08/19/1999 CANCEL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

1

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

1

Injuries

1

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
12/06/2024 SC COLUMBIA, SC 0 1 Yes

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does NILSON VAN & STORAGE operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NILSON VAN & STORAGE is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Movers and Intermodal.

Is NILSON VAN & STORAGE's authority currently active?

NILSON VAN & STORAGE currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has NILSON VAN & STORAGE been in business?

NILSON VAN & STORAGE has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 51 years, 10 months old.

Where is NILSON VAN & STORAGE located?

NILSON VAN & STORAGE is physically located at 6821 N MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, SC 29203.

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