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NICHOLAS TRANSPORT

272 CEDAR AVE · El Centro, CA 92243

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  • MC #42248
  • USDOT #2992855 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NICHOLAS TRANSPORT is a El Centro, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: 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 Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name NICHOLAS TRANSPORT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CA (14), AZ (2), CO (1), NM (1). Home base: El Centro, California.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 25% 23.4% Driver 5.9% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.32 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.72 2 Vehicle Maintenance 7.76 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.32 1

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 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 carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

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 required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
NICHOLAS TRANSPORT
272 CEDAR AVE
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Mailing Address
NICHOLAS TRANSPORT LLC
PO BOX 381
IMPERIAL, CA 92251

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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