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JAY C NICHOLS LLC
Liberty, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 804978 · MC 358315
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-358315 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on July 18, 2019; first granted April 29, 1999 (27 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC358315
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0312141001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
804978
MC Number
MC-358315
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 1999
Authority First Granted
April 29, 1999
Authority Reinstated
July 18, 2019
Annual Mileage
419,397 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Liberty, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
AR1
GA1
KY1
OH1
PA1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dry Van
4
Livestock
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2ND780060 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR9JN439398 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629NJ420954 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Merritt | Livestock · 52 ft | 1MT2N5229HH025618 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N5324JH028107 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221RB180978 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N3512707 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N3487610 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N7754312 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W16532A6M5558579 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XK1DP9X2SJ398878 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0KJ253903 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKH0181 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXNN680965 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | CV41884517 | SMITHS GROVE KY | III | — | — | HOEGANAES CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XK1DP9X2SJ398878 1UYVS2537N3487610 |
TN V0033HY TN 804400T |
| June 9, 2026 | 1419001424 | TEMPLE GA | III | — | — | LOGIPA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR9JN439398 1UYVS2538N7754312 |
TN M7550HY TN 182045T |
| April 14, 2026 | 1782001170 | RAVENNA OH | III | — | — | HOEGANAES CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPRXNN680965 1GR1P0629NJ420954 |
TN T5296HY TN 744316T |
| July 23, 2025 | E941520486 | ON US HIGHWAY 6 0 FEET NORTH O, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XPXD49X2ND780060 1MT2N5324JH028107 |
TN V7369HY TN 220795T |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 25, 2024 | I036E40149 | MCMINNVILLE TN | III | — | — | YAMAHA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR9JN439398 1UYVS2536N3512707 |
TN M7550HY TN 483550T |
| September 13, 2024 | 000P12JNJM | I29 NB, IA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XPXD49X2ND780060 1W16532A6M5558579 |
TN N7529HY GA TT94G48 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 19, 2024 | 000P168W78 | HWY 61 SB, IA | II | 5 | — | OWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MERRITT |
1XKYD49X0KJ253903 1MT2N5229HH025618 |
TN S7723HY TN U681707 |
| 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 4, 2024 | 7300000160 | VAN BUREN AR | II | 1 | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
3AKJHHDR9KSKH0181 1TDH42221RB180978 |
TN R7616HY TN 323806T |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HOEGANAES CORP | 2 | August 17, 2026 |
| LOGIPA | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| YAMAHA | 1 | November 25, 2024 |
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | June 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 18, 2019 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 14, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 20, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 13, 2001 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 7, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 1999 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · GEiCO Marine Insurance Company |
| June 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Sentry Insurance Company |
| June 21, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 12, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
REGISTERED AGENTS, LLC
30 N GOULD ST PMB R, Sheridan, WY, 82801-6317
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