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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
USDOT 3462097 · MC1130435 · EIN 85-1832254 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
424 E 19TH ST, TACOMA, WA, 98421
(253) 272-8495 · BRIAN MOORE
45
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 34.2% — well above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
72 / 127
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
143 / 1224
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A0193981001 · eff 09/09/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance974 pts
Unsafe Driving111 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance70 pts
Driver Fitness69 pts
Other59 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 170 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 63 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
Most inspected states
WA106
CA21
OR9
ID2
UT2
NV1
AZ1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.72 | 1.65 | ≈22–29% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.22 | ≈44–51% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.09 | 5.16 | ≈64–68% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 4 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in King County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from King County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% · Speeding 37% · Other 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 60% · Log / ELD device 40%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 30% (14 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% (4 OOS) · Brakes 18% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 29 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: 22 inspections, 47 violations, 7 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 6 OOS · 47%
393.55E-B ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2
✓ 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
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.818).
2. Other15 viol · 32%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.2-SLLED ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance6 viol · 13%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×4, 395.24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 31 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.173).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×4, 393.55E-B ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2, 395.24 ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 | TUMWATER, WA | ✓ | ||
| 06/15/2026 | RIDGEFIELD, WA | ✓ | ||
| 06/15/2026 | TACOMA, WA | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | TACOMA, WA | ✓ | ||
| 02/10/2025 | TACOMA, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 89 vehicles seen in inspections
53 trailer34 truck1 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN MOORE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
127
Registered since
2020-07-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 61 carriers
Shares identifiers with 61 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS TRUCKING INC | 524115 | 28 VINs | strong |
| ADVANCE SCAPE LLC | 2022979 | officer | strong |
| ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 1480959 | officer | strong |
| AGRI-CHEM SPRAYERS LLC | 634065 | officer | strong |
| AMC SIGNS & LIGHTING | 2964085 | officer | strong |
| ANDERSON PACKAGING LLC | 2441448 | officer | strong |
| BALD EAGLE LOGISTICS LLC | 4273468 | officer | strong |
| BEE'S TRUCKING LLC | 2868497 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ADVANCE SCAPE LLC (USDOT 2022979, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2026 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0193981001
10/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP39688C
04/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2022)
01/25/2021 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP39688C
12/21/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2020)
12/17/2020 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP39688C
09/09/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/30/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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