NOVA CARRIERS INC

DOT 2391139 MC 821891 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
377 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.28% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 7.41% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
47 units

Drivers: 47

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

1530 N BROADWAY ST, JOLIET, IL, 60435

Phone Number

(708) 919-0241

Mailing Address

1530 N BROADWAY ST, JOLIET, IL, 60435

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Contract Carrier

Active
13 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-01-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-01-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-01-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-09-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-01-27 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2013-12-23 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2013-10-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC821891 2013-12-23

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-01-11 BIPD/Primary 013-77-9358 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2025-01-11 BIPD/Primary H08887421 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2026-01-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-01-11 BIPD/Primary A0162446001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-01-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-01-11 BIPD/Primary 506-8982682 $750,000 CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMP… 2021-01-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-01-11 BIPD/Primary 2391139 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2018-01-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-01-11 BIPD/Primary A0075407001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-01-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-01-11 BIPD/Primary GWP25022 00 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2018-01-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-01-11 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-03708-16 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2017-01-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-01-11 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-03708-15 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2016-01-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-08-27 BIPD/Primary CIL 000 7371483-4 $750,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2015-01-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-08-27 BIPD/Primary CIL0007371483-4 $750,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2014-08-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-04-04 BIPD/Primary CIL 000 7371483-4 $750,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2014-03-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-08 BIPD/Primary CIL 000 7371483-4 $750,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2014-08-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-11 BIPD/Primary CIL 000 7371483-4 $750,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2014-01-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-01-11 BIPD/Primary CIL0007371483-4 $750,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2014-03-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-25 BIPD/Primary CA 2463903 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2013-12-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-01 BIPD/Primary CT00021444 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-10-25 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.28%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

377 inspections · 35 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

7.41%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

54 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 377 Last inspection: Jul 21, 2026 Total crashes: 26

FMCSA Inspection Records (377 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 21, 2026

AHOBL01389

1 viol.
Level 3 MI VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 18, 2026

1144001593

Level 3 MO VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 15, 2026

1224000247

Level 3 GA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 15, 2026

5010780011

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 7, 2026

T335001061

Level 3 NE VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 3, 2026

LAADS00227

2 viol.
Level 3 LA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 2, 2026

2764004669

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 WI VOLVO 4V4ND4GH...

Jun 26, 2026

2457001434

1 viol.
Level 1 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 16, 2026

E011000124

Level 3 MS VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 12, 2026

7420000454

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 7, 2026

SPT5000078

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

May 30, 2026

I039583500

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

May 29, 2026

U427301478

2 viol.
Level 3 MT VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

May 29, 2026

4290390079

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

May 25, 2026

1435001687

1 viol.
Level 3 GA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

377

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

377

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (26 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 25, 2026

WI • WI0000202507

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

7

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2026

MO • MO0000119419

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Feb 19, 2026

WY • WY0202600972

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 22, 2025

SC • SC0025309476

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2025

AL • AL0005729791

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 21, 2025

IN • IN0904851521

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 27, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25058820

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2025

TX • TX78JAHQE1QV

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2025

KS • KS2025E29607

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2025

MN • MN0250360123

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 7, 2024

KS • KS2024E28823

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 14, 2024

LA • LA2024029595

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2023

IA • IA2301400093

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2022

KY • KY0072759378

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 20, 2022

AR • AR2022523919

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

15

Total Crashes

26

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

129

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 33
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 76
OOS: 23

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

377
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

47
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

47

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

47

CDL Drivers: 47
Interstate: 47
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

54

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 7.41%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 47
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

47

Power Units

47

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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