NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
DBA: NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
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Power Units
72
Drivers
127
Trailers
125
Annual Miles
In full report
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Oct 23, 2025
Risk Signals — NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
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Authority for sale
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Equipment for sale
3 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
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Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
21
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.5%
2 of 21
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%
1 of 21
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
3
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Most recent
Sep 3, 2026 · WA
Clean rate (90d)
34%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
11
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Away
11
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About NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
Nichols Trucking Company is a locally owned and operated freight hauling business based in Tacoma, Washington. They serve the Washington and Oregon regions, offering services with a variety of trucks including 48’ & 53’ flatbeds, single-drop deck trucks, and 53’ box trailers. Recognized for outstanding workplace practices, they have received notable awards in 2023 for being a top workplace both nationally within the distribution industry and locally in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company is committed to maintaining a clean air strategy as part of the Port of Tacoma’s Best Management Practice. Their team consists of skilled dispatchers and drivers dedicated to ensuring safe and timely delivery of freight. Nichols Trucking emphasizes its community roots and prides itself on excellent service at reasonable rates.
Key Features
Related Companies2 found
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Service RegionsActive in 8 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(6 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names.
Contact Information
Physical Address
424 E 19TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98421
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category191 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 30% of violations
across 8 categories
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Fleet Analytics61 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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