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Carrier profile · USDOT 348651 · MC-232263 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Nichols Bus Inc
DBA NICHOLAS BUS SERVICE
0 power unitsavg 2.3 yrLocal · 2 statesFLEETVILLE, PA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-232263 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
2.3Avg age (yr)
2021–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1989.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 7 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.3 yr
Model years 2021–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NICHOLS BUS INC (USDOT 348651) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 14, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 20, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 1, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NICHOLS BUS INC's USDOT number?
NICHOLS BUS INC's USDOT number is 348651, and its motor carrier number is MC-232263.
Is NICHOLS BUS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, NICHOLS BUS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NICHOLS BUS INC's safety record?
NICHOLS BUS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NICHOLS BUS INC's fleet?
NICHOLS BUS INC operates 0 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NICHOLS BUS INC based?
NICHOLS BUS INC is based in FLEETVILLE, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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