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Carrier profile · USDOT 2838482 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bart Nichols

DBA Nichols Backhoe · Longton, KS · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2016
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsRoad Materials
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (202) 521-1493
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
110K
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
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Contact details shared with 2980 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity5/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsRoad Materials
Annual mileage
110,000 mi (2000)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2838482
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Bart Nichols
DBA
Nichols Backhoe
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 13, 2016
Last MCS-150
Jun 19, 2020
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2,980 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (202) 521-1493

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Bart Nichols's USDOT number?

Bart Nichols's USDOT number is 2838482.

Is Bart Nichols authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Bart Nichols's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Bart Nichols's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 19, 2020.

Where is Bart Nichols located?

Bart Nichols is located at 638 Road 29a, Longton, KS, 67352-9026. Phone: (202) 521-1493.

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