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Freight Carrier · Torrance, CA

NICA CONTAINER FREIGHT LINE INC

Name: NICA CONTAINER FREIGHT LINE INC
Address: 357 VAN NESS WAY STE 230, TORRANCE, CA, 90501, US
Telephone: (323) 441-5209

357 VAN NESS WAY STE 230 · Torrance, CA 90501

Authorized: Property

(323) 441-5209 Tap to call

MC #895536
USDOT #2564966 USDOT Active

85
Power Units
90
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NICA CONTAINER FREIGHT LINE INC is a Torrance, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 85 truck(s) in their fleet and 90 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-895536 and their USDOT number is 2564966.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/08/2026 · last updated May 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 05/08/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,600,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: CA (22), TX (11), MS (1), AZ (1), NE (1), LA (1). Home base: Torrance, California.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.28 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.49 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.54 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

37
Total
13
Clean
24
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 10

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.48(a)Brake - Smoking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.126(b)Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
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

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 29

393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.47(c)Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.70Fifth wheel1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

NICA CONTAINER FREIGHT LINE INC
357 VAN NESS WAY STE 230
TORRANCE, CA 90501

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 29

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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