Nova Lines Inc
- USDOT
- 2559423
- Docket
- MC892806
- Website
- Nova Lines Inc
Updated October 6, 2026
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
9.7
- Communication
-
9.5
- Timeliness
-
9.3
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 25
- On Time Pickup
- 23
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 19
- Easy to Work With
- 18
- Consistent Tracking
- 16
- Friendly
- 16
- Strong Driver Communication
- 15
- Knowledgeable
- 12
- Clean Equipment
- 9
- Good Delivery Condition
- 9
- Easy to Onboard
- 8
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 2
- Late Delivery
- 1
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Overview
With over 10 years of experience hauling every flatbed commodity under the sun, Nova Lines is one of the nation’s leading OTR Flatbed Carriers. Ship with Nova Lines and take the worry out of your next flatbed delivery. We customize time-sensitive flatbed solutions for any load, including over-length, oversized, and overweight freight. That’s because we closely partner with each customer—to make sure every shipment is handled efficiently from pick up to on-time delivery.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 1298 | 411 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Household Goods
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Meat
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Construction
Truck Types
- Oversized
- Flatbed
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Team Drivers
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 34,007,420 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 40% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Nova Lines Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 08/17/2015 (11 years, 1 month)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 500 | 141 | 0 | 3.74 | 28% |
| Unsafe Driving | 174 | 53 | 0 | 1.58 | 22.7% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 74 | 24 | 0 | 0.15 | 10% |
| Driver Fitness | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.06 | 4.4% |
| Controlled Substances | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 2 | 7 | 15 | 24 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 5 | 18 | 31 | 54 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1391 | 12 | 0.86% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 690 | 199 | 28.84% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Protective Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- MD-005275
- Effective Date
- 11/01/2025
Reviews
Write a ReviewHeather V - Verified Broker
“Awesome carrier!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
I have been working with the team at Nova Lines for many years. They are honest, upfront, efficient and do a great job. If there is an issue they always let you know.
- Lanes
- Red Oak, VA to Des Plaines, IL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Good leadership”
- Timeliness
- 5/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Clean Equipment
We had an issue with a rogue driver. Leadership within Nova Lines worked expeditiously and diligently to resolve the issue.
- Lanes
- Olney, IL to Olney, IL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Kevin B - Verified Broker
“Great carrier, took care of freight with an impossibly difficult shipping facility”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Knowledgeable
Carrier was put in a bad spot by shipper who overloaded them right before a weekend. The carrier had to stay at origin for 3 days and was fair in accessorial requests.
- Lanes
- Cape Canaveral, FL to Cortland, NY
- Freight Details
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Houston, TX to Hobart, IN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
I was impressed with how well this carrier kept me informed. Tracking was easy to follow, and I felt confident that my delivery would be on time—and it was.
- Lanes
- Houston, TX to Hobart, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Jesi T - Verified Broker
“TONS OF TRUCKS, GREAT AVAILBILITY”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
WE USE THEM OFTEN, LOTS OF UNITS AND ALL VERY PROFESSIONAL
- Lanes
- Manassas, VA to Cleveland, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
9.7
- Communication
-
9.5
- Timeliness
-
9.3
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 25
- On Time Pickup
- 23
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 19
- Easy to Work With
- 18
- Consistent Tracking
- 16
- Friendly
- 16
- Strong Driver Communication
- 15
- Knowledgeable
- 12
- Clean Equipment
- 9
- Good Delivery Condition
- 9
- Easy to Onboard
- 8
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 2
- Late Delivery
- 1
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