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NICKEL & SONS INC
Friend, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 695449 · MC 612667
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2007
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-612667 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 4, 2013; first granted August 3, 2007 (19 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC612667
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP51200A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
695449
MC Number
MC-612667
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 25, 1997
Authority First Granted
August 3, 2007
Authority Reinstated
September 4, 2013
Annual Mileage
69,500 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
416 Country Rd 400, Friend, NE 68359
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Nickel
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 3GCUYBEF7LG381140 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Hotshot · 35 ft | 4Z1GF3528NS002354 | 1 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | V262577959 | TX, TX | II | 4 | 3 | NICKEL AND SONS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET GATOR MADE |
3GCUYBEF7LG381140 4Z1GF3528NS002354 |
TX SCH3046 AZ 7MA5WL |
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.8A | OOSHOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | OOSHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| February 2, 2024 | T390000860 | ON STATE HWY 2, 1 MILES SOUTH, NE | III | 2 | — | HRW FARMING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILX |
1XKAD49X69J256252 1W14503A9E2263340 |
NE 409562 NE 279941 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HRW FARMING | 1 | February 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 1, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 25, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 24, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 21, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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