HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3613698-nichols-logistics-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC1231778
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (970) 764-8002, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1231778.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1231778 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. Policy CA977011938 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 15, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1231778 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA977011938 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 15, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC1231778 | — | Amherst National Insurance Company Policy JT012190 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jan 15, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 5 · Colorado avg 22.3%
0 of 6 · Colorado avg 6.8%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CO | 1 | 0 | No |
| Nov 11, 2025 | NM | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 11, 2025 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2025 | UT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Feb 4, 2025 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Colorado average covers 19,011 vehicle and 32,893 driver inspections of all Colorado-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Colorado share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 100.0% | 71.3% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No or defective parking brake system on CMV Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341 | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRCLS | 1 | 0 |
| Battery - Not protected Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39330B | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Colorado column is the mix across all Colorado-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3613698 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1231778 |
| Legal name | NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 100,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 15, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherOther
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC
Is NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1231778: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking NICHOLS LOGISTICS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3613698. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (970) 764-8002, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1231778, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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