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Carrier profile · USDOT 1282828 · MC-1060588 · Updated 06/13/2026

DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC

DBA DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING

1 power unitsavg 20.5 yrLocal · 2 statesBRIDGEPORT, NE
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1060588 ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
20.5Avg age (yr)
2005–2006 · vPIC
Call dispatch(308) 279-1196

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 22 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority21 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

20.5 yr

Model years 2005–2006 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

21 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 21-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC safe to work with?

Is DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC safe to load? DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1282828, MC-1060588) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in BRIDGEPORT, NE, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 21 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 5 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DNDALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC 70
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Frequently asked

What is DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?

DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 1282828, and its motor carrier number is MC-1060588.

Is DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC's safety record?

DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC's fleet?

DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC based?

DALE NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC is based in BRIDGEPORT, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.