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Freight Carrier · Tunnel Hill, GA

NICK HOLDEN TRANSPORT COMPANY

Name: NICK HOLDEN TRANSPORT COMPANY
Address: 3652 CHATTANOOGA ROAD, TUNNEL HILL, GA, 30755, US
Telephone: (706) 229-3838

3652 CHATTANOOGA ROAD · Tunnel Hill, GA 30755

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #823181
USDOT #2394419 USDOT Active

38
Power Units
33
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NICK HOLDEN TRANSPORT COMPANY is a Tunnel Hill, GA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 38 truck(s) in their fleet and 33 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-823181 and their USDOT number is 2394419.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/13/2025 · last updated Jul 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/13/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 3,548,965 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
U.S. Mail
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

30 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.19 20 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.45 19 Vehicle Maintenance 4.92 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 3

Inspection Summary

88
Total
39
Clean
49
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 16

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×4 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 9

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× SW 7
393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.3× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.47C-BSAMADAir Disc Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× 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
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NICK HOLDEN TRANSPORT COMPANY
3652 CHATTANOOGA ROAD
TUNNEL HILL, GA 30755

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 58 unique codes

Critical 16

Hours of Service 9

Vehicle Maintenance 26

Unsafe Driving 7

Locations

Location on Map

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