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Nova Lines Inc

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

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.8
Communication
9.7
Timeliness
9.3

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
10
Clean Equipment
7
Good Delivery Condition
7
Knowledgeable
7
Easy to Onboard
5

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 345 345 0

Freight

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

Truck Types

  • Deck
  • Oversized
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
35,123,712 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
50% 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 (8 years, 9 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 356 82 152 3.37 29.2%
Unsafe Driving 164 50 0 2.68 37.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 88 14 2 0.18 9.6%
Driver Fitness 4 3 4 0.02 1.1%
Controlled Substances 3 1 3 0.01 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 1 4 5
Injuries 4 4 54 62
Tow-away 10 9 17 36
Crash Reports 10 9 18 37

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 1043 8 0.77% 6.67%
Vehicle 522 140 26.82% 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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PA

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

December 01, 2023

“Full Truckload from Kannapolis, NC to Scranton, PA”

Timeliness
8/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

They have hauled for us numerous times. Couple break downs but they kept us updated.


Lanes
Kannapolis, NC to Scranton, PA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
FL

Verified Broker from Florida

December 01, 2023

“Full Truckload from Houston, TX to Dallas, TX”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
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

Nova Lines booked a flatbed load with us. Pickup and delivery went smoothly. Mike and Chris sent in a trailer that was in good condition. Electronic tracking was turned on throughout the trip. Professional crew. We look forward to working with them in the future.


Lanes
Houston, TX to Dallas, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
KN

Kelly N

November 15, 2023

“Full Truckload from Pooler, GA to Atlanta, GA”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

Grace was super friendly. carrier did a good job. stayed in touch. would use again.


Lanes
Pooler, GA to Atlanta, GA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
JJ

Jack J

August 03, 2023

“Excellent Communication and timely service”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Knowledgeable

Worked with Taylor, excellent communication and quick responses for updates.


Lanes
Chicago, IL to Atlanta, GA
Freight Details
Utility
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

July 02, 2023

“nice work”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly

Thanks to this company, our load arrived on time without delay, and our client was happy thanks to the speed of the driver of this carrier.


Lanes
Troutville, VA to Concord, NC
Freight Details
Building Materials
Construction
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional