Freight Carrier · El Centro, CA
NICHOLAS TRANSPORT LLC
272 CEDAR AVE · El Centro, CA 92243
Authorized: Property
(760) 353-0363
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- MC #42248
- USDOT #2992855 USDOT Active
- 9Power Units
- 9Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
NICHOLAS TRANSPORT LLC is a El Centro, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-42248 and their USDOT number is 2992855.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2026 · last updated May 9, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
- MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 500,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: CA (14), AZ (2), CO (1), NM (1), US (1). Home base: El Centro, California.
Safety Record
Out of Service Rates (24 mo)
TypeThis carrierNational avg
Vehicle
25%
23.4%
Driver
5.9%
6.7%
Hazmat
—
4.4%
Crashes (24 mo)
-
0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 0Tow
- 0Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.66
2
Crash Indicator
Not Public
—
Hours of Service
1.34
2
Vehicle Maintenance
4.45
6
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
1.03
1
Inspection Summary
- 19Total
- 10Clean
- 9With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 19 unique codes
Critical 6
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes
Hours of Service 3
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Vehicle Maintenance 7
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
Unsafe Driving 2
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
Driver Fitness 1
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
Locations
Physical Address
NICHOLAS TRANSPORT LLC272 CEDAR AVE
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Mailing Address
NICHOLAS TRANSPORT LLCPO BOX 381
IMPERIAL, CA 92251