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DOT 2590171Elyria, OH

Nicholas Smith

DBA: Nick'S Towing & Service

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateElyria, OH 44035

Nicholas Smith has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameNicholas Smith
DBANick'S Towing & Service
DOT #2590171
MC #—
CityElyria
StateOhio
ZIP44035
Authority age11 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/18/2015
Company officerNicholas Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
11 yr 2 mo
Since 2015

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

828 FAIRWOOD BLVD, Elyria, OH, 44035

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedMar 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Nicholas Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Nicholas Smith authorized to operate?

Nicholas Smith's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Nicholas Smith's safety record?

Nicholas Smith does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Nicholas Smith operate?

Nicholas Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Nicholas Smith insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Nicholas Smith had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Nicholas Smith as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Nicholas Smith?

Nicholas Smith's DOT number is 2590171. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Nicholas Smith Safety Record, DOT 2590171. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2590171
MLA
"Nicholas Smith Safety Record, DOT 2590171." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2590171
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"Nicholas Smith Safety Record, DOT 2590171." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2590171
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