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Transportation Services

A Full-Service Regional Carrier for the Northeast

From a single flatbed load to a steady dry van lane, Nichols moves general commodities across nine states with the equipment, capacity, and safety record shippers count on. One call covers freight, warehousing, ocean drayage, and intermodal.

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Our Services

Equipment and capabilities for nearly any freight or logistics need.

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Open Deck

Flatbed

Experienced open-deck transport for loads that will not fit a van. We haul building materials, steel, lumber, machinery, equipment, and oversized freight with professional tarping and securement on every load.

  • 48 and 53 foot flatbed trailers; step-deck on request
  • Tarping, strapping, and load securement to standard
  • New England and Mid-Atlantic lanes
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Enclosed

Dry Van

Enclosed dry van service for packaged goods, palletized freight, and general commodities. Our 48 and 53 foot trailers protect your freight from the weather across every mile of the trip.

  • 48 and 53 foot dry van trailers
  • General commodities and packaged freight
  • Local and regional lanes, Maine to Pennsylvania
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A black Nichols Kenworth tractor with gold lettering Temperature-controlled capacity on request
On Request

Refrigerated

Temperature-controlled refrigerated vans available on request for cold-chain and temperature-sensitive shipments. Book ahead so we can schedule the right equipment for your lane and product.

  • Reefer vans available on request
  • Temperature-sensitive and cold-chain freight
  • Advance scheduling recommended
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A Nichols Kenworth tractor staged at the Middleboro terminal Staffed Middleboro terminal on the I-495 corridor
Logistics

Warehousing and Cross-Dock

Short-term storage, consolidation, and cross-dock transfer at our staffed Middleboro terminal. Hold freight when timing demands it, or move it straight from inbound to outbound to keep transit fast.

  • About 9,000 sq ft of indoor space
  • Cross-dock transfer and consolidation
  • Staffed terminal in Middleboro, MA
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A Nichols Kenworth pulling an ocean container on a chassis On-site rail siding for container staging
Rail Connected

Intermodal and Rail Siding

An on-site rail siding lets us stage containers and connect truck and rail without the delays of a separate terminal. Ideal for drayage, intermodal staging, and shippers who move both ways.

  • On-site rail siding for direct transfer
  • Container drayage and staging
  • Truck-to-rail intermodal connections
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The Nichols fleet of black Kenworth tractors lined up in the yard Nine states, Maine to Pennsylvania
Maine to Pennsylvania

Local and Regional Delivery

Dependable local pickup and regional delivery across all of New England and into the Mid-Atlantic. Our drivers know the lanes, the lights, and the docks from Maine to Pennsylvania.

  • Nine states: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA
  • Local same-day and next-day options
  • I-495, Route 24, and Route 44 corridor base
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Built on Trust Since 1980

Safety and reliability, proven over 45 years

45+
Years family-owned
2010
SmartWay partner since
25+
Power units
9
States served

Verify our record on the federal FMCSA SAFER system.

Common Questions

Services FAQ

Nichols operates 48 and 53 foot dry van trailers, flatbed trailers for open-deck loads, and refrigerated vans available on request. The fleet runs on 25 or more tractors, including company-owned trucks and owner-operators on permanent lease. This mix lets us match the right equipment to general freight, building materials, oversized loads, and temperature-sensitive shipments.

Request a quote through the form on our home page or call dispatch directly. Local Dispatch is 1-800-356-5532 or 508-947-8187, and Regional Dispatch is 1-800-731-2443 or 508-947-2443. Provide your origin, destination, freight type, weight, and pickup window, and our team confirms capacity and pricing, usually within two business hours.

Yes, refrigerated vans are available on request for temperature-sensitive shipments. Because reefer capacity is offered on request rather than as a standing daily lane, we recommend booking ahead so we can schedule the right equipment. Contact dispatch with your temperature requirements, lane, and timing, and we will confirm availability for your shipment.

Warehousing holds your freight at our Middleboro terminal for short-term storage or inventory overflow, while cross-dock moves freight from an inbound trailer directly to an outbound trailer with little or no storage in between. Cross-dock speeds transit and reduces handling, while warehousing gives you flexible space when timing or inventory needs it.

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