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A & J NICHOLSON ENTERPRISES INC
DBA: A J Enterprises
Melancthon, ON
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 570099 · MC 278333
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-278333 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 2, 2004; first granted March 20, 1995 (31 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC278333
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 7L8507460
Old Republic Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy T34310
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
570099
MC Number
MC-278333
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 26, 1994
Authority First Granted
March 20, 1995
Authority Reinstated
February 2, 2004
Annual Mileage
171,231 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
18 Rutledge Hts, Melancthon, ON L9V 3M9
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joanne Nicholson
Officer 2
Kenneth Allan Nicholson
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY5
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1GR1A9020RW621021 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Peterbilt 377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDB9X4RD346439 | 2 | — |
| 2028 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDB9X9WD439257 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1GR1A9022RW621022 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623EW700700 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | SPA3100738 | LEWISTON NY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPCDB9X9WD439257 1GR1A9022RW621022 |
ON 6688PT ON Y2173V |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | SPA5000016 | WEST SENECA NY | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPCDB9X4RD346439 1GR1A9020RW621021 |
ON 3767PL ON Y2080V |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | SPA3051361 | LEWISTON NY | II | 2 | — | FRITO LAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPCDB9X4RD346439 1GR1A9020RW621021 |
ON 3767PL ON Y2080V |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 19, 2025 | SPA3050372 | LEWISTON NY | II | — | — | WD POTATO LIMITED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPCDB9X9WD439257 1GRAA0623EW700700 |
ON 6688PT ON V2071H |
| March 12, 2024 | SPWA090828 | NIAGARA FALLS, NY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GDAN |
1XPCDB9X4RD346439 1GRAA0620EW700699 |
ON 3767PL ON R3158Z |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 30, 2024 | D103000206 | NICHOLS NY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XPCDB9X4RD346439 1GRAA0620EW700699 |
ON 3767PL ON R3158Z |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| FRITO LAY | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| WD POTATO LIMITED | 1 | February 19, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 5, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 22, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 17, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 3, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Old Republic Insurance Company |
| October 1, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective October 31, 2026 |
| July 26, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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