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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3509638 · MC-1161243 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Nova Freight LLC
1 power unitavg 5.8 yrNational · 43 statesCHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL62/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1161243 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
121 observed · MCS-150
109Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.8Avg age (yr)
2007–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average44.6% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Multiple injury crashes5 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration55 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo44.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
8 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.8 yr
Model years 2007–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NOVA FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3509638) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 44.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 285 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 139 vehicle-level and 285 driver-level — across 43 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 10, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NOVA FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number?
NOVA FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number is 3509638, and its motor carrier number is MC-1161243.
Is NOVA FREIGHT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, NOVA FREIGHT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NOVA FREIGHT LLC's safety record?
NOVA FREIGHT LLC has a 44.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 656 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is NOVA FREIGHT LLC's fleet?
NOVA FREIGHT LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NOVA FREIGHT LLC based?
NOVA FREIGHT LLC is based in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 43 states.
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