Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 288149 · MC-2395 · Updated 06/13/2026
NICK THOMAS INC
DBA NICK THOMAS
14 power unitsavg 18.6 yrLocal · 2 statesCANADIAN, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-2395 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.6Avg age (yr)
2003–2013 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
Driver out-of-service rate well above average25.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Not enough inspection history to rate4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
Operating authority3939 yr active
since 1987Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18.6 yr
Model years 2003–2013 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is NICK THOMAS INC safe to work with?
Is NICK THOMAS INC safe to load? NICK THOMAS INC (USDOT 288149, MC-2395) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CANADIAN, TX, operating 14 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 39 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 5 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is NICK THOMAS INC's USDOT number?
NICK THOMAS INC's USDOT number is 288149, and its motor carrier number is MC-2395.
Is NICK THOMAS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, NICK THOMAS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NICK THOMAS INC's safety record?
NICK THOMAS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is NICK THOMAS INC's fleet?
NICK THOMAS INC operates 14 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NICK THOMAS INC based?
NICK THOMAS INC is based in CANADIAN, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.