NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC
RICHMOND, VA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3604806) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $3,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $3,000,000 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Process Agent Service Company, Inc. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3604806/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 14.7% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=22619 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2024
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Process AgentProcess Agent Service Company, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1225734ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 101 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.41% | 9.86% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC had 71 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 11.3%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0. 6 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
71 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (47) and OH (8).
11.3% out-of-service rate, below the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (23.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 45 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 119 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,619 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 47 | 5 | 10.6% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 46 | |
| International | 32 | |
| Great Dane | 13 | |
| Custom Scott | 3 | |
| Stri | 3 | |
| Strick Com | 3 | |
| Ftl | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 2.42 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (101 rows) View all 101 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88702168 | Aug 14, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88500572 | Jul 23, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88498528 | Jul 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.16-D | No |
| 88265471 | Jun 26, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88224419 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88038820 | Jun 3, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | No |
| 88023041 | Jun 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87905847 | May 18, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87818491 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 87745548 | May 1, 2026 | IL | 2 | IL-173 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 23A2, 2IRP, 2-SLLEWG1 | Yes |
| 87580030 | Apr 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | MIFFLIN TWP PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 203B-CBP | No |
| 87531858 | Apr 4, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 87417486 | Mar 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | WILLIAMSPORT CITY PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87422669 | Mar 24, 2026 | PA | 1 | WASHINGTON RD MEASURING 828 FE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87402266 | Mar 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | NEW GALILEE PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87275396 | Mar 11, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87366123 | Mar 9, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87226647 | Mar 5, 2026 | PA | 2 | I180 AT REACH RD CITY OF WILLI |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87175280 | Feb 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TE2IV-D | No |
| 87116342 | Feb 20, 2026 | PA | 3 | ON UNNAMED STREET 162 FEET EAS |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87106071 | Feb 19, 2026 | FL | 1 | WELLINGTON FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87019076 | Feb 10, 2026 | PA | 2 | PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87019062 | Feb 10, 2026 | PA | 2 | PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87367628 | Jan 31, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 87360055 | Jan 19, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA600718800X | Jan 17, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA600869700X | Jan 10, 2026 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2700935205 | Jul 16, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0253092980 | May 22, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA411911700X | Dec 23, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA409408500X | Oct 22, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2618088804 | Jun 7, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA309060200X | Aug 16, 2023 | PA | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA300865700X | Jan 23, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 23, 2021 | MC1225734-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 14 CSE S87701 | 91X | $3,000,000 | Jan 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 90-21557-02-00-211 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| I180 AT REACH RD CITY OF WILLI | PA | 6 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 5 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 4 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 3 | 0 |
| BALD EAGLE EXIT I99 | PA | 3 | 0 |
| NORTH VERSAILLES PA | PA | 3 | 0 |
| CONNEAUT OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| JOHNSTOWN PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| BOYNTON BEACH FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1225734
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 124,397 carriers served
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101 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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