Novco INC Safety Record
DOT# 541947 · Elk River, MN 55330 · 7634410047
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/06/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Novco INC (DOT# 541947) in Elk River, Minnesota has 42 inspections on record with 86 violations and a 38.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 86 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 42 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/24/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 09/15/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/08/2025 | MN | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-JUN-24 | MN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 01-OCT-24 | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.