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NOVA CARRIERS INC

DOT 2391139
MC 821891
Entity Carrier
1530 N BROADWAY ST, JOLIET, IL 60435 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory11 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2391139
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Overview

NOVA CARRIERS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Joliet, Illinois. It operates a fleet of 47 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
2.42914979757085%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
18.81188118811881%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 23.4
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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350 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

246
Inspections, 24 mo
172
Violations, 24 mo
30
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-01
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-09-01
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 (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-29
393.75A1-TEPBM — Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area (Unit 1)
2026-08-29
393.207B-AALPME-OOS — More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-28
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-08-28
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-08-28
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-08-28
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-08-28
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-28
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-08-27
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-27
391.11B4-CLHA — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-08-27
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-26
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-08-25
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-08-22
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL — License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-08-19
396.3A1BL — Brake system pressure loss (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-04
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-07-31
395.8E-HOSPDELDT — HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-07-30
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 2)
2026-07-30
393.88 — Television/video display device - Improperly located (Unit D)
2026-07-30
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-07-30
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2026-07-28
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-07-23
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-23
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 (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-21
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units47
Drivers47
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-821891

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NOVA CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2391139 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does NOVA CARRIERS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is NOVA CARRIERS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.42914979757085% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does NOVA CARRIERS INC operate?
It runs 47 power units with 47 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
1530 N BROADWAY ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
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