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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BULK TRANS INC
USDOT 3546255 · MC1282539 · EIN 83-2569042 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
920 E HWY 66, GALLUP, NM, 87301
(505) 722-5031 · MARK NICHOLSON
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 10.7% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 371
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 62P100403 · eff 08/26/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance144 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance114 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance63 pts
Driver Fitness40 pts
Other12 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 178.345-1I2-HMP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 48 | |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NM11
AZ5
OK4
AR4
TX1
NV1
CA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.96 | 0.98 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.16 | 1.18 | ≈76–83% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.92 | 0.94 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.15 | 4.25 | ≈51–55% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2.71 | 2.78 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-01. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Log / ELD device 33% · False log / RODS 11% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 McKinley County, NM · medium impact
• Review the inspections from McKinley County, NM to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 51% (2 OOS) · Brakes 36% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 8%
• 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 36 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, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 71%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.53B-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.113).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 14%
172.516C6-HMPMC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Other1 viol · 14%
393.47E
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
14 trailer13 truck3 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
MARK NICHOLSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2021-01-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULK TRANS INC | 1495193 | email, phone, address | strong |
| C A K K INC | 3024389 | officer | strong |
| MARK TIMOTHY NICHOLSON | 1927343 | officer | strong |
| NATI LOGISTICS LLC | 3961195 | officer | strong |
| NICHOLSON AG SERVICES LLC | 3144961 | officer | strong |
| NICHOLSON LANDSCAPING INC | 2057349 | officer | strong |
| RECON OIL CO | 3047846 | email, address | strong |
| BLACK MESA FUELS LLC | 3184717 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BULK TRANS INC (USDOT 1495193, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
12/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/26/2021 — Insurance filed — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 62P100403
01/08/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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