Carrier profile · USDOT 474171 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Nickels Logging Inc

Norway, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsForest Products
3
Power units
4
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
3
Power units
3
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsForest Products
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
474171
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Nickels Logging Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 17, 1992
Last MCS-150
Nov 13, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Nickels Logging Inc's USDOT number?

Nickels Logging Inc's USDOT number is 474171.

Is Nickels Logging Inc authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Nickels Logging Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Nickels Logging Inc's fleet?

3 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 13, 2024.

Where is Nickels Logging Inc located?

Nickels Logging Inc is located at 1108 Railroad Ave, Norway, MI, 49870. Phone: (906) 563-5880.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.