Nicholas & Company Inc
USDOT 1122 · MC-298841 · Salt Lake City, Utah · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Nicholas & Company Inc is a corporation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 148 power units and 205 drivers, which ranks it #31 by fleet size among 107 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Utah. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 101 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 6 tow-away), or 4.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Nicholas & Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1122 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-298841 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5520 Harold Gatty Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 |
| Phone | (801) 531-1100 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1122.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 139 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 166 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.39 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 6,620,310 miles reported for 2025 – about 44,732 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 185 CDL drivers; 98 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 107 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Utah carriers with 50+ units (107).
| Measure | Nicholas & Company Inc | Same size, US | UT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.8% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 63% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 14% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 101 | 101 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 86 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 11, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Nicholas & Company Inc?
Nicholas & Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 1122 and operating authority MC-298841.
How many trucks does Nicholas & Company Inc have?
It reports 148 power units (139 tractors, 9 straight trucks) and 166 trailers, with 205 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 23, 2026).
Where is Nicholas & Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Salt Lake City, Utah 84116.
What is the out-of-service rate of Nicholas & Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.