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NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY

424 E 19TH ST · Tacoma, WA 98421

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  • MC #1130435
  • USDOT #3462097 USDOT Active
  • 72
    Power Units
  • 127
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY is a Tacoma, WA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Washington. This company has 72 truck(s) in their fleet and 127 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1130435 and their USDOT number is 3462097.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/23/2025 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,376,103 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Washington — 94 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 94 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) California — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: WA (94), CA (14), OR (6), UT (2), NV (1), ID (1), AZ (1), US (1). Home base: Tacoma, Washington.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.78 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.95 37 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 1

Inspection Summary

  • 120
    Total
  • 71
    Clean
  • 49
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 18

  • 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 ATIS7× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV5× OOS×5 SW 7
  • 393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 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
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× 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 wear3× 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.2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× 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
  • 393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
424 E 19TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98421
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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