Nichols Transportation Company Inc
USDOT 3462097 · MC-1130435 · Tacoma, Washington · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Nichols Transportation Company Inc (dba Nichols Trucking Company) is a company based in Tacoma, Washington, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 127 drivers, which ranks it #109 by fleet size among 186 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Washington. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 144 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 34.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 6.9 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, garbage / refuse and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Nichols Transportation Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Nichols Trucking Company |
| USDOT number | 3462097 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1130435 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 424 E 19Th St, Tacoma, WA 98421 |
| Phone | (253) 272-8495 |
| First registered | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3462097.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 266 | 85 | 0 |
- 1.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,376,103 miles reported for 2024 – about 46,890 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 78% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 127 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 117 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Washington carriers with 50+ units (186).
| Measure | Nichols Transportation Compa | Same size, US | WA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 34.6% | 20.5% | 15.8% | 69% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 58% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 46% higher than average |
| Inspections | 144 | 144 with a driver check, 78 with a vehicle check, 112 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Nichols Transportation Company Inc?
Nichols Transportation Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 3462097 and operating authority MC-1130435.
How many trucks does Nichols Transportation Company Inc have?
It reports 72 power units (72 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 351 trailers, with 127 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 23, 2025).
Where is Nichols Transportation Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Tacoma, Washington 98421.
What is the out-of-service rate of Nichols Transportation Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 34.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.