NOVA MUD INC
USDOT 451545 • 5800 NOVA DRIVE, HOBBS, NM, 88240
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4257296 | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615111407 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2020 | Nov 18, 2022 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615111407 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4257296 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Jan 18, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4257296 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA21280630 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA21280530 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA21280430 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA21280330 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA21280230 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA21280130 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OA21280030 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | VK04209533 | REPLACED | May 19, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4257296 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4257296 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4257296 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615111407 | SURETY | Nov 18, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615111407 | SURETY | Nov 15, 2020 | Nov 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA21280630 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA21280530 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA21280430 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA21280330 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA21280230 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA21280130 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OA21280030 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | VK04209533 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-749266 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-749266 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC749266 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC749266 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2020 |
| MC749266 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Nov 25, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2026 |
| MC749266 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MC749266 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2015 |
| MC749266 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2011 | REVOKED | Feb 24, 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
15 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (106 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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: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:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL | 383.71C-LCDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.201(d) | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.406(e) | Failed to display duplicate label as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.332(a) | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.331 | Markings for other bulk packages | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.514(b) | Bulk package with residue of HM not properly placarded | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.334 | Prohibited ID number marking | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (41 inspections)
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 9, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | I-59 | ...104919 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Mar 2, 2022 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...104920 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Feb 16, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUPERIOR | I-80 MP 127.7 | ...104919 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR58 WB/1.1m W SAND CANYON RD | ...104919 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Dec 6, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MERCED | RT 99 SB/.3mi N of CHILDS AVE | ...116078 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Dec 3, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE BLUFFS | I-80 MP 391.71 | ...104917 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Oct 11, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR33 SB/.21m S PLAZA DR | ...104935 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | RED RD & MILLS RANCH RD | ...022079 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Jun 29, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUBLIN | IR 270 | ...105276 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Jan 30, 2021 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | TWIN WELLS RD 7 BUCK JACKSON RD | ...027379 | NOVA MUD INC |
| Dec 7, 2019 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2018 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2017 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2017 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 1, 2017 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2016 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2016 | NM | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events