HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/429306-nicks-towing-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (201) 935-2163, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC282057.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC282057 | — | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. Policy PCP2900067 · 34 | — | Aug 1, 2012 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC282057 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 6586178 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 15, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 21 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
0 of 4 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- NJ 18 81.8%
- NY 4 18.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 18
9 tractors · 7 straight trucks · 2 semi-trailers
Freightliner 11Peterbilt 5International 1Kenworth 1Volvo 1
17 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 5 | 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 New Jersey average covers 63,079 vehicle and 95,991 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Elmwood Park, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Rutherford Boro, NJ | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Rutherford Boro, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 429306 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC282057 |
| Legal name | NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 22 |
| Annual mileage | 191,921 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 15, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 27, 1990 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Email domain on file | @nickstowingservice.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesIntermodal ContainersOtherEmpty Containers
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 NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC
What does NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC282057: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 10, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 429306. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (201) 935-2163, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC282057, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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