NICHOLS BUS INC
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4 events tracked · latest Oct 23, 2025 ↓ Show details ↓- Oct 23, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jul 7, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 21, 2025Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Nov 21, 2024Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
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Company Overview
NICHOLS BUS INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Fleetville, Pennsylvania. The company has been in operation for 35 years, registered with the FMCSA on 03/29/1989. The fleet consists of 10 power units and 10 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 182,721 miles (2024). With zero crashes across 9 inspections, NICHOLS BUS INC maintains an excellent safety record. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $5,000,000 is on file through LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, NICHOLS BUS INC has a Trust Score of 100/100 (Excellent).
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Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
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Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
No crashes on record.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Oct 2025 — 5 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).
Clean — no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
1 roadside violations across 5 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | SOUTH ABINGTON ELEMENTARY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/07/2025 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | WOODBURY NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/21/2025 ▼ | PA | Full (Level I) | SOUTH ABINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 11/21/2024 | PA | Full (Level I) | ON CHASE RD 304 FEET NORTH OF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/05/2024 | PA | Full (Level I) | ON CHASE RD 366 FEET NORTH OF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/11/2023 | PA | Full (Level I) | ON CHASE RD 311 FEET NORTH OF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/23/2023 | PA | Full (Level I) | ON SR374 AT ITS INTERSECTION W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | BIPD | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BA7A5787 | $0 | 12/01/1993 | 03/14/1997 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA161279 | $5,000,000 | 11/18/2008 | 05/14/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA161279 | $5,000,000 | 10/21/2008 | 11/18/2008 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CS2109811-1 | $1,000,000 | 09/06/2002 | 05/14/2003 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA161279 | $5,000,000 | 08/06/2008 | 10/21/2008 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 1351677-05 | $5,000,000 | 05/22/2019 | 05/14/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 1351677-00 | $5,000,000 | 05/14/2014 | 07/01/2019 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 1351677-00 | $5,000,000 | 05/14/2014 | 05/22/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA161279 | $5,000,000 | 05/14/2007 | 05/14/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA161279 | $5,000,000 | 05/14/2007 | 08/06/2008 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0351677-00 | $5,000,000 | 05/14/2005 | 05/14/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WAU101000215201 | $1,000,000 | 05/14/2004 | 05/14/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NXG383103B | $4,000,000 | 05/14/2004 | 05/14/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NXG383103A | $4,000,000 | 05/14/2003 | 05/14/2004 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WAU1010002152 | $1,000,000 | 05/14/2003 | 05/14/2004 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CS2109811-1 | $1,000,000 | 05/14/2002 | 05/14/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CS2109811-1 | $1,000,000 | 05/14/2002 | 05/14/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CS2109811-1 | $1,000,000 | 05/14/2002 | 05/14/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CS2109811-1 | $1,000,000 | 05/14/2002 | 05/14/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CS2109811-1 | $1,000,000 | 05/14/2002 | 09/06/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NXG383103 | $4,000,000 | 05/14/2002 | 05/16/2003 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NUG376733 | $4,000,000 | 05/14/2001 | 05/14/2001 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Full (1) | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CS2109811 | $0 | 05/14/2001 | 04/03/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91 | BIPD | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BA 1D 51 76 | $0 | 03/14/1997 | 05/14/2001 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC232263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/15/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/22/2005 |
| MC232263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/15/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/22/2005 |
| MC232263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/22/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/29/2008 |
| MC232263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/22/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/29/2008 |
| MC232263 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 07/23/1990 | REVOKED | 06/19/2002 |
| MC232263 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 07/23/1990 | REVOKED | 06/19/2002 |
| MC232263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/28/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/30/2019 |
| MC232263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/28/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/30/2019 |
| MC232263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/18/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/12/2005 |
| MC232263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/18/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/12/2005 |
| MC232263 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 04/14/2005 | - | - |
| MC232263 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 04/14/2005 | - | - |
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