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NICE GUYS LLC

707 DAVIS RD SUITE 105B · Elgin, IL 60123

Authorized: Property
(773) 347-3214 Tap to call
  • MC #1003510
  • USDOT #3212502 USDOT Active
  • 320
    Power Units
  • 320
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NICE GUYS LLC is a Elgin, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 320 truck(s) in their fleet and 320 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1003510 and their USDOT number is 3212502.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/28/2025 · last updated Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/28/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 51,525,000 (2024)

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 New Mexico — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 27 inspections (past 24 months) California — 27 inspections (past 24 months) California — 27 inspections (past 24 months) California — 27 inspections (past 24 months) California — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 24 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 19 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 17 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 46 states over the past 24 months: NM (36), TN (36), OH (30), LA (29), CA (27), IN (24), SD (24), MD (24), GA (23), AR (23), KY (22), IL (21), +34 more. Home base: Elgin, Illinois.

Safety Record

112 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 8
    Injury
  • 17
    Tow
  • 26
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.19 115 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 39 Vehicle Maintenance 3.37 120 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 9

Inspection Summary

  • 605
    Total
  • 354
    Clean
  • 251
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 133 unique codes

Critical 48

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit16× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS30× OOS×30 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak7× OOS×7 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 ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 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× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hub smoking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 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, other21× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit17× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation20× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers7× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.6× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number6× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 53

  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.25(a)Improper Lamp Mounting1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× 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.4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
NICE GUYS LLC
707 DAVIS RD SUITE 105B
ELGIN, IL 60123
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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