NICO'S EXPRESS INC

DOT 831314 MC 264500 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
4 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
17 units

Drivers: 20

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

693 MAPLE AVE, RAHWAY, NJ, 07065

Phone Number

(732) 540-8799

Mailing Address

693 MAPLE AVE, RAHWAY, NJ, 07065

Cell Phone

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Email Address

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Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-06-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-06-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-05-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-06-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-06-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-03-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-05-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-03-18 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2002-03-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1997-06-13 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1995-01-25 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC264500 1996-03-08

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: $750,000
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

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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
2025-06-22 BIPD/Primary GAT0005057 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2022-06-22 BIPD/Primary PRA2433693-02 $750,000 AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COM… 2025-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-06-22 BIPD/Primary PRA2433693-01 $750,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 2022-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-22 BIPD/Primary BAP2433693-00 $750,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 2021-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-22 BIPD/Primary TWP500027-00 $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2020-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-06-22 BIPD/Primary TWP20005402 $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2019-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-06-22 BIPD/Primary TWP20005400 $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2018-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-06-21 BIPD/Primary TP9881879 02 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2016-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-06-22 BIPD/Primary TP9881879 01 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2015-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-06-22 BIPD/Primary AU201300001149 $750,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2014-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-05-09 BIPD/Primary AU201200001149 $750,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2013-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-22 BIPD/Primary AU201200001149 $750,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2013-05-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-06-05 BIPD/Primary SAP007417 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2012-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-05 BIPD/Primary SAP007417 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2012-06-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-06-05 BIPD/Primary TRV5617800 $750,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-06-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-05 BIPD/Primary CA29016971 $750,000 ARI INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-06-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-03-14 BIPD/Primary CT00023099 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-07-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-03-14 BIPD/Primary CT00023049 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-03-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-05-15 BIPD/Primary CL272448 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2008-03-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-05-15 BIPD/Primary CL271932 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-05-15 BIPD/Primary SFT 2874030-02 $750,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2006-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 4 Last inspection: Sep 5, 2025 Total crashes: 10

FMCSA Inspection Records (4 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Sep 5, 2025

M502524891

5 viol.
Level 3 PA FRHT 3AKJGLD5...

Jun 10, 2025

M600102068

Level 2 NY KENWORTH 1XKWD49X...

Mar 19, 2025

SPPYI05301

4 viol.
Level 2 NJ VOLV 4V4MC9EH...

May 24, 2023

SPDWI01098

1 viol.
Level 3 NJ FRHT 1FUGGLDR...
Total Inspections

4

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

4

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 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.

Apr 29, 2025

NJ • NJ0006844665

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2023

NJ • NJ0006809216

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2023

NJ • NJ0023512034

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 12, 2019

NJ • NJ0019262084

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2018

NJ • NJ0018944478

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 7, 2017

NJ • NJ0017505276

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Jan 15, 2016

NJ • NJ0016900868

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 14, 2013

NJ • NJ0013115402

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 1, 2009

NJ • NJ0009147297

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 20, 1999

NJ • NJ0009918127

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

10

Total Crashes

10

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

5

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 20 - 200 Below 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

6 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

20

CDL Drivers: 20
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 20
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

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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