Nova Carriers Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Joliet, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 47 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 47 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 86% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 37% | 86% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 56% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33% | 82% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 16 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | OK | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 4.75 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 12 | 0.08 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 3.22 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.09 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 39 states. Top state NM accounts for 11% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 100%.
+34 other states with fewer inspections
| 24 |
| 21 |
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2026 |
| SD |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 39347ABCLMBDSA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3922SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39375A3ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 39375A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 39360E | Windshield - Obstructed | Vehicle Maintenance | — |