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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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NICHOLAS & COMPANY INC
USDOT 1122 · MC298841 · EIN 87-0235565 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5520 HAROLD GATTY DRIVE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84116-0000
(801) 531-1100 · BRIAN MAY
0
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsAuthority revocation pendingVehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
148 / 205
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
102 / 665
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authority revocation pendingMost recent liability (BIPD) filing ended 06/15/2026 (ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY) — no active federal filing shown; verify current coverage
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance457 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance143 pts
Other63 pts
Unsafe Driving46 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 80 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 395.3B1-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
UT52
ID11
CA8
WY6
NV6
MT6
NM2
AR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.40 | 0.38 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.64 | 0.66 | ≈58–65% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.15 | 0.16 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.75 | 5.67 | ≈70–74% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 51% · Hours exceeded 29% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Box Elder County, UT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Box Elder County, UT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 100%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 51% (1 OOS) · Tires 23% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 15 inspections, 16 violations, 0 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Other8 viol · 50%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 31%
393.53B-B ×3, 393.55C2-B, 393.95A4-EENA
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.313).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 19%
395.8E1PC, 395.24, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 24 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.48).
Repeat offenders: 393.53B-B ×3, 393.47E ×3
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2026 | .12 E OXMAN, OR | ✓ | ||
| 05/25/2026 | WEST HAVEN, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/29/2026 | COTTONWOOD, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/13/2026 | POCATELLO, ID | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/10/2025 | MALTA, ID | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/01/2024 | PLEASANT VIEW, UT | 5 | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
50 trailer46 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN MAY
Annual mileage
6.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
185
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (27 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUEGRASS DEDICATED LLC | 2159714 | 13 VINs | strong |
| NICHOLAS AND CO FOODSERVICE LLC | 2514990 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SHARP TRANSPORTATION INC | 377926 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AXIOM LOGISTICS INC | 2039654 | officer | strong |
| NICHOLAS & COMPANY RENO LLC | 2957939 | email, phone | strong |
| WHR CONSTRUCTION INC | 2587131 | officer | strong |
| BUTLER WARREN LLC | 4209055 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MASSON FARMS OF NEW MEXICO INC | 2165663 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/15/2026 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 1020766
06/15/2026 — Insurance ended — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC.
policy PKG3126832
04/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.6M mi reported (2025)
07/01/2016 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 1020766
07/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy BVR8406477
08/24/2015 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/31/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7501928152
07/01/2015 — Insurance filed — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy PKG3126832
11/15/2011 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1MP 30109303401
03/01/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/10/2015)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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