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NOVCO INC

DOT 541947
MC 287838
Entity Carrier
11090 173RD AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER, MN 55330 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
541947
ACTIVE

Overview

NOVCO INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Elk River, Minnesota, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 34 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
50%
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: 2.9
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
53 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

38
Inspections, 24 mo
62
Violations, 24 mo
12
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-13
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-07-09
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-07-09
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-09
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-06-25
390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed (Unit 1)
2026-06-25
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-06-16
393.124E-CCPConcrete Pipe - Improper securement of pipe up to 45 inches in diameter. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-06-16
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2026-06-16
393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment (Unit 1)
2026-06-16
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper (Unit 1)
2026-06-16
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-16
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-12
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
2026-05-14
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-05-14
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled (Unit 1)
2026-05-14
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-04-27
392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-21
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone (Unit D)
2026-04-09
392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-09
392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-04-06
392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-02-25
395.8F05Driver failed to record truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period (Unit D)
2026-02-25
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver (Unit D)
2026-02-25
393.104F3Loose or unfastened tiedown (Unit 2)
2025-12-24
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-12-15
392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2025-12-15
392.2RGState vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 2)
2025-11-18
392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-11-18
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-09-19
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs (Unit 2)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units34
Drivers30
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-287838

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 NOVCO INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 541947 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does NOVCO INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is NOVCO INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does NOVCO INC operate?
It runs 34 power units with 30 drivers on file.

Contact NOVCO INC

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Physical Address
11090 173RD AVENUE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
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