Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Nikola LLCUSDOT 3787161PHILADELPHIA, PA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
11 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.8Avg age (yr)
2015–2022 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Review the scoring evidence.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
11 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.8Avg age (yr)
2015–2022 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
6.8 yr
Model years 2015–2022. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
4 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2021. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
6 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
NIKOLA LLC (USDOT 3787161) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 22, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 3.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 29 vehicle-level and 50 driver-level — across 27 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 1, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is NIKOLA LLC's USDOT number?
NIKOLA LLC's USDOT number is 3787161, and its motor carrier number is MC-1357904.
Is NIKOLA LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. NIKOLA LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is NIKOLA LLC's safety record?
NIKOLA LLC has a 3.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 50 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NIKOLA LLC's fleet?
NIKOLA LLC operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NIKOLA LLC based?
NIKOLA LLC is based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 27 jurisdictions.