NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC

DOT 429306 MC 282057 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
46 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.17% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
17 units

Drivers: 22

Trailers: 3 (3 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

158 EAST PASSAIC AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ, 07070

Phone Number

(201) 935-2163

Mailing Address

158 EAST PASSAIC AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ, 07070

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(201) 935-7997

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-08-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-08-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-08-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-08-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-08-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-08-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-08-02 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-08-02 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-07-20 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-07-20 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-02-03 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-02-03 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC282057 2004-07-20
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC282057 1997-11-14

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-08-15 BIPD/Primary 6586178 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2012-08-01 Cargo PCP2900067 N/A COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… - - ACTIVE
2022-08-15 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000014 02 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2023-08-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-08-15 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000014 01 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2022-08-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-02-06 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000014 00 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2021-08-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-08-15 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000014 00 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2021-02-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-08-01 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000014 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2020-08-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-08-01 BIPD/Primary AXSAT-00368-00 $750,000 AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-08-01 BIPD/Primary XNDA-00351-00 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2017-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-08-01 BIPD/Primary PCA2900067 $750,000 COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… 2013-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-06 BIPD/Primary 307355 $750,000 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… 2012-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-02-01 BIPD/Primary 307355 $750,000 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… 2011-03-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-18 BIPD/Primary 307355 $750,000 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… 2011-03-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-07-21 CARGO 37 MS TZ9025 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2012-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-08-18 CARGO TIP-002478 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2010-08-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-06-15 CARGO WCP1020003516-00 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2004-07-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-05-01 CARGO 257919 $750,000 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… 2009-08-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-05-01 CARGO 257919/111200 $750,000 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… 2004-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-08-18 BIPD/Primary WCP102000351600 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2004-06-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-08-18 BIPD/Primary H81 0100175 $750,000 INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANN… 2003-08-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-08-18 BIPD/Primary 226704571 $750,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2001-08-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-08-18 CARGO 199358809 $750,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2000-10-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.17%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

46 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 46 Last inspection: Jan 12, 2026 Total crashes: 28

FMCSA Inspection Records (46 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jan 12, 2026

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Total Inspections

46

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

46

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (28 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 24, 2026

NJ • NJ0007248334

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 14, 2026

NJ • NJ0007177498

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Mar 12, 2026

NJ • NJ0007176453

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 27, 2024

NJ • NJ0024119844

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 18, 2023

NJ • NJ0023122777

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 12, 2022

NJ • NJ0022102580

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2018

NJ • NJ0018246137

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 16, 2017

NJ • NJ0017537363

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 4, 2017

NY • NY3684176200

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 12, 2016

NY • NY3652953400

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Oct 14, 2011

NJ • NJ0000101411

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

No

Aug 2, 2011

NJ • NJ0011169535

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 29, 2011

NJ • NJ0011061493

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2011

NJ • NJ0011046832

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2010

NJ • NJ0010174485

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

34

Total Crashes

28

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

No SMS violation data available

This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

46
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

17
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

17

1 owned

Trailers

3

3 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

22

CDL Drivers: 22
Interstate: 22
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 10
Interstate (<100 mi): 12
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away Mobile Homes Intermodal

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

17

Power Units

17

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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