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NICHOLS EQUIPMENT LLC

DOT 3415943MC 1124603ActiveInterstateUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. +1DES MOINES, IA

COMPANY

Authority since
2020-07-31
MCS-150
2026-02-12 · 71,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
4 units · 8 trailers · 3 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
71,000 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 82%

ADDRESS

Physical
5137 NW 2ND ST
DES MOINES, IA 50313
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
5152807600
Email
carrieh@nicholsequip.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
MICHAEL NICHOLS
Title
OWNER
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property · Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Construction & Building Materials
Cargo types
7
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
74 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
12.5%
1 / 8 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
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Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 3 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
0 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 0 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
88% — 7 clean of 8 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
12.5% — driver OOS 1, vehicle OOS 0

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
2 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-12

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

No crashes in the last 24 months
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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