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NICELY TRUCKING INC
Ligonier, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2437269 · MC 839418
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-839418 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC839418
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZA8470
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2437269
MC Number
MC-839418
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 26, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 12, 2013
Authority Granted
September 20, 2013
Annual Mileage
134,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3984 St Rt 711, Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael D Nicely
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | D209613367 | CRANBERRY TWP PA | I | 4 | 1 | NICELY TRUCKING INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL150638 |
PA ZHX6614 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | M726000132 | JOHNSTOWN PA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT2CHBF1787 |
PA ZTK5025 |
| October 22, 2025 | M726000093 | JOHNSTOWN PA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT2CHBF1787 |
PA ZTK5025 |
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 18, 2025 | C125000489 | HOPWOOD PA | III | — | — | NICELY TRUCKING INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL150638 |
PA ZHX6614 |
| July 3, 2025 | XL00086407 | 100 BLOCK SOUTH 2ND STREET, PA | I | 3 | — | TUDI MECHANICAL SYSTEMS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL150638 |
PA ZHX6614 |
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| March 28, 2025 | C125000448 | COAL CENTER PA | I | 4 | 1 | ON TIME DELIVERY | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL150638 |
PA ZHK6614 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 22, 2024 | M681000031 | PITTSBURGH PA | I | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HN7XXBM124485 |
PA AG56434 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.106B-C | Cargo - Not immobilized or secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| October 3, 2024 | M131000082 | PLEASANT HILLS PA | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL150638 |
PA ZHX6614 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| September 12, 2024 | M681000009 | PITTSBURGH PA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL150638 |
PA ZHX6614 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 14, 2024 | A119413515 | SR22 SALEM TWP - HORNOCK DRIV, PA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT2CHBF1787 |
PA ZTK5025 |
| 393.25E | Lamp not steady burning | Lighting | ||||||||
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA10
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML2NL150638 | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT2CHBF1787 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HN7XXBM124485 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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