--- title: "NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | DOT 3462097 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/wa/3462097/nichols-transportation-company-inc description: "NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is a interstate carrier based in TACOMA, WA. Fleet size: 72 power units, 127 drivers. DOT# 3462097, MC# 1130435." lang: en --- Active Interstate # NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC DBA: NICHOLS TRUCKING COMPANY Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 3462097 MC # 1130435 Location TACOMA, WA Phone 2532728495 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 Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 3 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## 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 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## 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 Freight hauling Flatbed trucks Single-drop deck trucks Box trailers Tractors ### Related Companies 2 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 8 states Top states: WA CA OR UT ID Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## 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 2532728495 Physical Address 424 E 19TH ST TACOMA, WA 98421 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Household Metal Sheet Log Pole Building Materials Machinery Grainfeed Garbage Beverages Paper Products Construction Other ### Violations by Category 191 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 30% of violations across 8 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 61 trucks Top manufacturers FREIGHTLINER PETERBILT KENWORTH Sample units 1CPCDP9X7PD8XXXXX 2023 PETERBILT 567 1CPCDP9X9PD8XXXXX 2023 PETERBILT 567 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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