NOVA CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2391139 • 1530 N BROADWAY ST, JOLIET, IL, 60435
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-821891 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 12, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08887421 | ON FILE | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 11, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0162446001 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8982682 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2020 | Jan 11, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0075407001 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2018 | Jan 11, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2391139 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25022 00 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03708-16 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03708-15 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2015 | Jan 11, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 7371483-4 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2014 | Jan 11, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 7371483-4 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0007371483-4 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 7371483-4 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 7371483-4 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 7371483-4 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0007371483-4 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 7371483-4 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2014 | Jan 11, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0007371483-4 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2463903 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2013 | Dec 13, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021444 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2013 | Oct 25, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08887421 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0162446001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8982682 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0075407001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2020 | Jan 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP25022 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2391139 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03708-16 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03708-15 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 7371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2015 | Jan 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 7371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 7371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0007371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0007371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0007371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 7371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 7371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 7371483-4 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2014 | Jan 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2463903 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2013 | Dec 13, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021444 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2013 | Oct 25, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-821891 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC821891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 |
| MC821891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2021 |
| MC821891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2016 |
| MC821891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2015 |
| MC821891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 |
| MC821891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2014 |
| MC821891 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 27, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC821891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2013 |
| MC821891 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 2013 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2013 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
41 states • 353 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from latest 100 of 353 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.65F-F | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (353 inspections)
Showing 50 of 353
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | CAMPSTOOL RD & I-80 INTCHG 367 WB OFF | ...315608 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 22, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT MILL | 89SB | ...655191 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 3, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOBILE | I-10 | ...283943 | NOVA CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I-80 EB | ...286389 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 27, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALOME | I10 at Exit 52, r3 RAMP at MP 52 | ...231264 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 21, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VALLEY VIEW (COOKE) | IH 35 | ...241095 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | I35 | ...295975 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FERGUS FALLS | ISTH 94 | ...286387 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 7, 2024 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREAT BEND | U056 | ...231263 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATON ROUGE | MONROE | ...231262 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 23, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 63 S | ...286396 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| May 8, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EDMONTON | LN9008 | ...236479 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 20, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK | I40 | ...231262 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 9, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10 NONCARD@M184 | ...454481 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 | ...025943 | NOVA CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 5, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2017 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2013 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events