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NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION

455 FOUR S INDUSTRIAL BLVD · Kilgore, TX 75662

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #329585
  • USDOT #716249 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION is a Kilgore, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-329585 and their USDOT number is 716249.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/12/2024 · last updated Oct 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name R B NICHOLS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/12/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 340,580 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (8), LA (1). Home base: Kilgore, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.33 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.92 1 Vehicle Maintenance 3.77 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 9
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION
455 FOUR S INDUSTRIAL BLVD
KILGORE, TX 75662
Mailing Address
R B NICHOLS INC
PO BOX 2399
KILGORE, TX 75663

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