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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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RAY NICHOLS INC
USDOT 2022865 · MC711462 · EIN 20-0863476 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
463 FARLAND STREET, ARDMORE, OK, 73401
(580) 221-3579 · SHARON NICHOLS
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 190
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GWP78750A · eff 05/13/2010
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance105 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance57 pts
Unsafe Driving16 pts
Other13 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 172.202A7-HMSPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 172.332 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 395.8F01 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TX15
OK13
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.66 | 2.66 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.26 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.93 | 2.93 | ≈33–37% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.19 | 1.19 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Erath County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Erath County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 66% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 11% · Wheels / rims 11% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 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: 3 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
177.823A-HMPMCNP, 172.202A7-HMSPS
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WS
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.198).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
393.60D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | DAVIS, OK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/07/2025 | MARIETTA, OK | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
11 truck9 trailer1 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SHARON NICHOLS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2010-04-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIVE CENT FARM INC | 2343156 | officer | strong |
| R & B TRUCKING | 2110035 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2023)
05/19/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
05/13/2010 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP78750A
04/19/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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