Nova Lines Inc
- USDOT
- 2559423
- Docket
- MC892806
- Website
- Nova Lines Inc
Updated November 10, 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
Cargo Quote team in Laredo is exceptionally great, I enjoy working with all of them specially Alejandra Villa and her team, they are professional, proactive and always communicate well. Thanks team
Overview
Nova Lines Inc is a 1,298-truck interstate flatbed, step deck, and oversized carrier in Bridgeview, IL. Rated 4.8/5 by 30 shippers. Carrier authority active since Aug 2015 (MC892806, USDOT 2559423), insurance on file. Lanes: Olney, IL → Olney, IL; Cape Canaveral, FL → Cortland, NY; Houston, TX → Hobart, IN.
About Nova Lines Inc
Provided by the carrier
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 |
Seen on the road
1,388 roadside inspections across 45 states
- Texas 93
- Tennessee 92
- North Carolina 74
- New Mexico 68
- Illinois 66
- Arkansas 62
- Louisiana 53
- Ohio 53
- California 52
- South Carolina 50
- Mississippi 49
- Georgia 45
- Kentucky 45
- Missouri 45
- Indiana 39
- Maryland 39
- Colorado 37
- Alabama 35
- Pennsylvania 32
- Oklahoma 28
- South Dakota 28
- Virginia 26
- Kansas 23
- Montana 23
- West Virginia 21
- Utah 20
- Florida 18
- Minnesota 17
- Nebraska 17
- Iowa 16
- Michigan 14
- New York 14
- Wisconsin 14
- Wyoming 14
- Nevada 11
- Arizona 10
- Oregon 9
- Washington 9
- Idaho 7
- Delaware 5
- North Dakota 4
- Connecticut 2
- Maine 1
- Massachusetts 1
- Vermont 1
Equipment seen at inspections
- Flatbed 228
- Step Deck 15
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, 2 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 502 | 139 | 0 | 3.66 | 27.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 182 | 56 | 0 | 1.31 | 18.8% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 72 | 25 | 0 | 0.15 | 10.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0.07 | 5.5% |
| Controlled Substances | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 7 | 16 | 33 | 56 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1388 | 13 | 0.94% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 689 | 198 | 28.74% | 22.26% |
Inspections recorded across 45 states. See which states
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Clear Blue Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- DX01AL-00186
- Effective Date
- 11/01/2026
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
