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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Quincy, IL

WILLIAM A NIEKAMP TRUCK SERVICE INC

Name: WILLIAM A NIEKAMP TRUCK SERVICE INC
Address: 6116 HWY 24E, QUINCY, IL, 62305, US
Telephone: (217) 434-8444

6116 HWY 24E · Quincy, IL 62305

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #193002
USDOT #112000 USDOT Active

33
Power Units
24
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

WILLIAM A NIEKAMP TRUCK SERVICE INC is a Quincy, IL freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 33 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-193002 and their USDOT number is 112000.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,000,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Grain, Feed, Hay
Garbage/Refuse
Commodities Dry Bulk
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: IL (26), IA (7), MO (5), NE (2), IN (2), ND (1), MI (1), MN (1), SD (1). Home base: Quincy, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 20 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.87 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.6 7 Vehicle Maintenance 10.15 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

46
Total
27
Clean
19
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 7

393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4

Hours of Service 6

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× 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-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.25(a)Improper Lamp Mounting1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× 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
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

WILLIAM A NIEKAMP TRUCK SERVICE INC
6116 HWY 24E
QUINCY, IL 62305

Mailing Address

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