Nova Logistics INC Safety Record

DOT# 2084451 · Des Plaines, IL 60018 · 8553346682

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/14/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Nova Logistics INC (DOT# 2084451) in Des Plaines, Illinois has 243 inspections on record with 242 violations and a 10.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

243 Inspections
10.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
80 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 10.7%
Carrier: 10.7% (26 of 243) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (4 of 243) National: 6.4%
58% OOS rate better than 58% of carriers in Illinois
40% crash rate better than 40% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

242 total violations across 243 inspections
31 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
87
Unsafe Driving
66
Hours of Service
84
Driver Fitness
3
Other
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 40 states
Level 1: 47 (19%) Level 2: 59 (24%) Level 3: 137 (56%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/14/2026 MO 2 1 0
02/15/2026 MS 3 0 0
02/13/2026 GA 3 0 0
02/05/2026 OH 3 0 0
01/21/2026 SD 3 0 0
01/18/2026 SD 3 0 0
12/10/2025 UT 1 1 0
12/05/2025 NV 3 0 0
11/20/2025 WA 2 0 0
11/19/2025 CO 2 0 0
1 injury crash
29-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-OCT-24 WY 0 0 0
25-SEP-24 FL 0 0 0
06-NOV-24 AZ 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC727519
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Sentry Select Insurance Company $750 01/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 80
Drivers 80
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/09/2010
MCS-150 Filed 20260319 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,152,073
Address 232 Howard St, Des Plaines, IL 60018