NOVA FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 3509638 • 20325 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL, 60411
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-1161243 | REVOKED | Dec 17, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA866766965 | ON FILE | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000425 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000425 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08883415 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1893148 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2021 | Dec 11, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1893148 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA866766965 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000425 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08883415 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000425 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1893148 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1893148 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2021 | Dec 11, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1161243 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1161243 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1161243 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 9, 2026 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC1161243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2024 |
| MC1161243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2022 |
| MC1161243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2021 |
| MC1161243 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2020 | REVOKED | Dec 17, 2025 |
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 • 714 inspections
Violation Summary (166 violations from latest 100 of 714 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 12 | 12 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 3 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | 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:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRUC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78-WOOS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C1I-ELDDFI | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (714 inspections)
Showing 50 of 714
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOGANSVILLE | GREENE AVE AT GA-14 | ...183986 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Mar 30, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINSLOW | I-40 nonCard @ M237 | ...UK5702 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 20, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...LV3750 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Dec 16, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWICH | 95-N | ...245295 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Nov 25, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...UK5701 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Sep 26, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSONVILLE | 26 | ...705061 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Sep 6, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLAR | MAIN HWY | ...278713 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| May 8, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXAS TWP | W I 94 | ...302890 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL BUTLER | I-65 | ...531542 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Apr 6, 2024 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHEYENNE | I-25 MP 1.03 | ...089448 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Feb 14, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON | I-77 MP 13 | ...915694 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Feb 3, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURR RIDGE | ROUTE 83 | ...145200 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Feb 1, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTLAND TWP | I-90EB | ...KJ1406 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5.10 E BUCKS CORNER | I-84 .64 W HWY 97 EXIT | ...293551 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAUDERDALE | 20 | ...KJ0034 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTAIN BROOK | US-280 | ...UK5700 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 7, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LARAMIE | I-80 MP 283.20 | ...LV3750 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Aug 14, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK | W 26TH ST | ...290162 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Jul 11, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HANCOCK | 607 | ...364218 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Jun 12, 2023 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRADLEY | I-77 MP 48 | ...290162 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| May 11, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | INTERSTATE 24 EAST | ...109012 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| May 1, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 95 | ...UK5700 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Mar 9, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | FULLERTON | ...HT7005 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
| Mar 9, 2023 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELDON | Rt. 105, Mill St. | ...319104 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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