NOVELTY TRANSPORTATION INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 7.81% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 5
Trailers: 2 (2 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
351 W MUSKEGON DRIVE, GREENFIELD, IN, 46140
Phone Number
(317) 477-3587
Mailing Address
351 W MUSKEGON DRIVE, GREENFIELD, IN, 46140
Cell Phone
(765) 465-0060
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-03 | BIPD/Primary | CAA3298738 | $1,000,000 | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2022-01-16 | BIPD/Primary | 2R549429 | $1,000,000 | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… | 2024-01-03 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-03-26 | BIPD/Primary | 2R549429 | $1,000,000 | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… | 2022-01-18 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2019-09-27 | BIPD/Primary | AWW D382657 | $1,000,000 | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | 2021-03-26 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-08-22 | BIPD/Primary | 36UENZH5998 | $1,000,000 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… | 2019-09-27 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-06-22 | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3610409 | $1,000,000 | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPO… | 2017-08-26 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-03-27 | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-CAP-282K1323-TIL-07 | $1,000,000 | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… | 2015-06-22 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 1997-03-27 | BIPD/Primary | CAP7668882 | $1,000,000 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 2007-03-27 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-03-27 | BIPD/Excess | CCC4409487 | $1,000,000 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 2015-06-22 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 1997-03-27 | CARGO | CPP0662711 | $1,000,000 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 2015-06-22 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.81%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
64 inspections · 5 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
10 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (64 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 3268001508 | 3 | OH | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 28, 2026 | 8101000446 | 3 | IN | 5 | 0 | N/A |
| May 15, 2026 | 3880004001 | 1 | ID | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 2790017430 | 1 | ID | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1712000786 | 3 | CO | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 0456991014 | 1 | CO | 3 | 1 | N/A |
| Jan 20, 2026 | I023K22073 | 2 | TN | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 3255001095 | 2 | OH | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 2035000053 | 1 | US | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 0405510148 | 2 | CO | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 2790017172 | 1 | ID | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 3299001188 | 2 | OH | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0006798648 | 3 | NC | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 7250001383 | 2 | IN | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jul 22, 2025 | V251960417 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 3268000679 | 3 | OH | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 19, 2025 | HP75000091 | 3 | ND | 5 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 1928003048 | 3 | AL | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 7211005839 | 3 | IN | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Feb 20, 2025 | HP04520791 | 2 | KS | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Jul 9, 2026
3268001508
May 28, 2026
8101000446
May 15, 2026
3880004001
Apr 2, 2026
2790017430
Mar 31, 2026
1712000786
Mar 14, 2026
0456991014
Jan 20, 2026
I023K22073
Jan 15, 2026
3255001095
Jan 7, 2026
2035000053
Jan 6, 2026
0405510148
Nov 6, 2025
2790017172
Sep 23, 2025
3299001188
Sep 16, 2025
0006798648
Aug 6, 2025
7250001383
Jul 22, 2025
V251960417
Jul 9, 2025
3268000679
Apr 19, 2025
HP75000091
Apr 8, 2025
1928003048
Apr 3, 2025
7211005839
Feb 20, 2025
HP04520791
Feb 5, 2025
0006725189
Jan 30, 2025
CV42722929
Jan 14, 2025
0006717541
Jan 3, 2025
8290000658
Nov 25, 2024
5002850068
Oct 15, 2024
000P12Q7D3
Sep 4, 2024
V241509206
Jul 9, 2024
7120003211
Jun 25, 2024
I033H30023
Jun 19, 2024
V241461585
Jun 11, 2024
5037006253
Apr 19, 2024
DR00000751
Apr 16, 2024
HP03052935
Mar 21, 2024
7250000382
Mar 13, 2024
9702002861
Mar 4, 2024
6242O1SL5J
Feb 27, 2024
5Z19106391
Feb 18, 2024
I039580194
Jan 31, 2024
CV44323798
Jan 24, 2024
2637000441
Dec 27, 2023
HP01620298
Dec 21, 2023
3048008296
Dec 11, 2023
4068870295
Dec 5, 2023
TBBP002749
Nov 21, 2023
0006596753
Nov 15, 2023
CV43886950
Nov 11, 2023
DE00000195
Nov 7, 2023
0006591741
Nov 3, 2023
3998751456
Oct 23, 2023
3912501334
Total Inspections
64
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
64
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2024 | AR2024540709 | AR | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2009 | OH0096305652 | OH | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 2, 2008 | TN0050202250 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2002 | WV000007401A | WV | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2001 | NJ0001048768 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2000 | GA0242072401 | GA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
Jul 3, 2024
AR • AR2024540709
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 17, 2009
OH • OH0096305652
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 2, 2008
TN • TN0050202250
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 4, 2002
WV • WV000007401A
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 18, 2001
NJ • NJ0001048768
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 8, 2000
GA • GA0242072401
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
2
Total Crashes
6
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
24
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | Warning |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
WarningVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 64 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 6 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
6
3 owned
Trailers
2
2 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
5
Driver Inspections
10
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
6
Power Units
6
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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