Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Nicholas KniatUSDOT 4098631SPEEDWELL, TN
Carrier profile
Nicholas Kniat
- USDOT
- 4098631
- MC
- 1563010
DBA COOL BREEZE EXPRESS
Inspected in 1 jurisdictionSPEEDWELL, TN
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
2 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
13.6Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.66.7% of vehicle inspections out of service · MCS-150 update due
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
2 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
13.6Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
13.6 yr
Model years 1998–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
3 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2023. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
NICHOLAS KNIAT (USDOT 4098631) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading 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 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN effective Feb 12, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% 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 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 jurisdiction, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash 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 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 12, 2024. 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 NICHOLAS KNIAT's USDOT number?
NICHOLAS KNIAT's USDOT number is 4098631, and its motor carrier number is MC-1563010.
Is NICHOLAS KNIAT authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. NICHOLAS KNIAT is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is NICHOLAS KNIAT's safety record?
NICHOLAS KNIAT has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is NICHOLAS KNIAT's fleet?
NICHOLAS KNIAT operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NICHOLAS KNIAT based?
NICHOLAS KNIAT is based in SPEEDWELL, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 jurisdiction.