Nichols Trucking Company Safety Record
DOT# 3462097 · Tacoma, WA 98421 · 2532728495
Legal name: Nichols Transportation Company INC
Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Nichols Trucking Company (DOT# 3462097) in Tacoma, Washington has 151 inspections on record with 191 violations and a 23.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 191 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | WA | 3 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-FEB-25 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-FEB-25 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-MAR-24 | WA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-MAY-24 | OR | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.