NOVA LINES INC
USDOT 2559423 • 8535 S 77TH AVE, BRIDGEVIEW, IL, 60455
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-892806 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601390 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LJO0000805 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45063 00 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45063 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2018 | Mar 9, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP35056 00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP35056 00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06106-16 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06106-16 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2016 | Jul 14, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005372889-6 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005372889-6 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005372889-5 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 5372889-5 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2015 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3389471 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2014 | Aug 4, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601390 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LJO0000805 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45063 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45063 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2019 | Mar 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35056 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06106-16 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35056 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06106-16 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2017 | Jul 14, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005372889-6 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005372889-6 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005372889-5 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 5372889-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3389471 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-892806 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC892806 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2025 |
| MC892806 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2023 |
| MC892806 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2019 |
| MC892806 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 |
| MC892806 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2017 |
| MC892806 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2016 |
| MC892806 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 17, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC892806 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 2014 | REVOKED | Aug 10, 2015 |
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
47 states • 1,981 inspections
Violation Summary (96 violations from latest 100 of 1981 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1II-CDBL | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C2-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.118B-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (1981 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,981
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUBOIS | SH 22 | ...UX1037 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Feb 25, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | STAFFORD | SW 12500 59 FWY | ...268803 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Feb 23, 2026 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OBERLIN | US-165 | ...NV1356 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Feb 18, 2026 | WY | FATAL | 1 | 2 | EVANSTON | I-80 MP 18.9 | ...VP9545 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Feb 18, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...UX1064 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Feb 4, 2026 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I 25 AT MP 180 | ...UX1000 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Feb 2, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLIAMS TWP | I-55 NORTHBOUND | ...UX1030 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Jan 31, 2026 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KINGMAN | US 93 at MP 51 | ...VW8254 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Jan 30, 2026 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DAYTONA BEACH | INTERSTATE 95 NB (STATE ROAD 9) MM 260 | ...WN4863 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Jan 29, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...NV1372 | NOVA LINES |
| Dec 8, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | GUNBARREL RD | ...WN4922 | NOVA LINES INV |
| Nov 27, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEARL RIVER | LA-3081 | ...VP9534 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Nov 5, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 67 | ...UX1037 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Nov 3, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...NV1350 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Oct 23, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | US 218 S | ...UX1009 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Oct 4, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENDLETON | I-69 | ...UX1027 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Sep 18, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | GREEN ST | ...UX1030 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Henryetta | INDIAN NATION TPKE | ...NV1378 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Aug 27, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | WEST DEPTFORD | I-295 Secondary | ...552118 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Aug 22, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | INTERSTATE 80 W 153.4 MM | ...VP9529 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Aug 20, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...NV1364 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Aug 17, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEAUMONT | 8500 WALDEN RD | ...UX1012 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Aug 8, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY) | SH137E | ...VP9524 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT CC | ...NB5981 | NOVA LINES INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SADIEVILLE | KY0032 | ...NB6030 | NOVA LINES INC |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events