NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
DBA: NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY
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Power Units
72
Drivers
127
Trailers
118
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Oct 23, 2025
Out of Service
No
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
Risk Signals — NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
3 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
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Fraud signals
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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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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Inspection History21 in 90 days
Most recent
May 20, 2026 · WA
Clean rate (90d)
34%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
21
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.8%
5 of 21
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%
1 of 21
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
6
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
9
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Away
9
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(5.8 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
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Contact Information
Physical Address
TACOMA, WA 98421
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category154 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 44% of violations
across 7 categories
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Fleet Analytics58 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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