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NOVAS EXPRESS INC

DOT 3037239
MC 42712
Entity Carrier
1322 S NEW WILKE RD STE 2D, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
3037239
ACTIVE

Overview

NOVAS EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in May 2026, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It operates a fleet of 20 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
16.666666666666668%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMay 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
#
Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
62 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

43
Inspections, 24 mo
27
Violations, 24 mo
3
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-25
392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-06-10
393.95ANo/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher (Unit 1)
2026-05-27
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-05-14
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-05-14
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle (Unit 2)
2026-04-28
392.2-SLLState/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-03-05
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - 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
2026-03-03
396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-03-03
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2026-03-03
393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-03-03
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-03-03
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2025-12-04
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-11-11
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-11-05
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting (Unit D)
2025-10-14
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-10-03
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-09-09
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units20
Drivers20
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-42712

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 NOVAS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 3037239 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does NOVAS EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is NOVAS EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
NOVAS EXPRESS INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does NOVAS EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 20 power units with 20 drivers on file.

Contact NOVAS EXPRESS INC

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Physical Address
1322 S NEW WILKE RD STE 2D
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
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