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Nova Lines Inc

Interstate
(19 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Bridgeview, IL US 60455
USDOT
2559423
Docket
MC892806

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
9.8
Communication
9.7
Timeliness
9.4

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
16
On Time Delivery
15
Strong Dispatcher Communication
15
Strong Driver Communication
12
Easy to Work With
12
Consistent Tracking
11
Friendly
11
Knowledgeable
8
Clean Equipment
7
Good Delivery Condition
7
Easy to Onboard
6

Negative Flags

Late Pickup
2
Late Delivery
1

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 355 355 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials

Truck Types

  • Oversized
  • Flatbed
  • Step Deck

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Team Drivers
MCS-150 Mileage
75,123,712 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
47% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 08/17/2015 (9 years, 1 month)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 417 98 185 3.81 32.1%
Unsafe Driving 176 52 0 2.49 34.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 100 17 3 0.19 10.4%
Driver Fitness 2 1 2 0 0%
Controlled Substances 3 1 3 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 1 5 6
Injuries 7 6 54 67
Tow-away 13 10 20 43
Crash Reports 14 10 20 44

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 1166 7 0.6% 6.67%
Vehicle 566 162 28.62% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
KCA 2601390
Effective date
11/01/2023

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HV

Heather V - Verified Broker

May 18, 2023

“Awesome carrier!”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • 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
Featured Review
AL

Verified Shipper from Alabama

August 18, 2024

“Full Truckload from Pineland, TX to Fort Worth, TX”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Knowledgeable

Large carrier with multiple dispatch offices. Good dispatchers who are easy to work with and take care of your load. Highly recommend.


Lanes
Pineland, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Freight Details
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

April 24, 2024

“Full Truckload from Savannah, GA to Miami, FL”

Timeliness
9/10
Quality of Equipment
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable
What went poorly?
  • Late Pickup
  • Late Delivery

Excellent carrier to work with...communication is easy and open, we don't run into issues w/them not being responsive or providing updates. Rarely has there been problems w/timeliness, tracking is consistent and rates are good!


Lanes
Savannah, GA to Miami, FL
Granite City, IL to Roaring River, NC
Brookville, IN to Alpharetta, GA
Brookville, IN to Kennesaw, GA
Freight Details
Building Materials
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
GA

Verified Broker from Georgia

April 19, 2024

“Excellent Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Driver Communication

William was a great driver, loaded on time and delivered no issues! Very safe flatbed company, tarped and secured properly.


Lanes
Kent, WA to Cottage Grove, OR
Freight Details
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

April 19, 2024

“Full Truckload from Brookville, IN to Alpharetta, GA”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

Great carrier! Communication from dispatcher and driver was strong and reliable providing updates through email and text. Driver track smoothly throughout the entire haul with no issues at all. On time to both pick and delivery appointments. I definitely look forward to working with them again.


Lanes
Brookville, IN to Alpharetta, GA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional