Freight Carrier · Bridgeview, IL
NOVA LINES INC
8535 S 77TH AVE · Bridgeview, IL 60455
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(847) 881-0432
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- MC #892806
- USDOT #2559423 USDOT Active
- 1298Power Units
- 1298Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
NOVA LINES INC is a Bridgeview, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1298 truck(s) in their fleet and 1298 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-892806 and their USDOT number is 2559423.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/23/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 04/23/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 34,007,420 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 42 states over the past 24 months: TX (71), TN (64), NC (54), NM (46), IL (41), OH (41), LA (40), AR (39), MS (37), MO (35), CA (33), SC (33), +30 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Bridgeview, Illinois.
Safety Record
Out of Service Rates (24 mo)
TypeThis carrierNational avg
Vehicle
30.7%
23.4%
Driver
0.7%
6.7%
Hazmat
0%
4.4%
Crashes (24 mo)
-
1Fatal
- 17Injury
- 41Tow
- 59Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.31
172
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.15
64
Vehicle Maintenance
3.66
308
Drugs / Alcohol
0
3
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.07
12
Inspection Summary
- 1Total
- 870Clean
- 518With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 201 unique codes
Critical 80
- 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo
- 393.116A-CLLogs - Improperly secured firewood/stumps/log debris
- 393.118B-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper positioning of bundles.
- 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.
- 391.15A-NSINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied
- 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application
- 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet
- 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling
- 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting
- 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo
- 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content
- 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
- 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches
- 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns
- 393.100(a)No or improper load securement
- 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
- 392.9(a)Failing to secure load
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet
- 393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement
- 393.126C-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of loaded intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s)
- 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 23
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Hours of Service 22
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
Vehicle Maintenance 75
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed
- 393.70B1II-CDBLCoupling - Bolted upper coupler has any loose bolt
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
Locations
Physical Address
NOVA LINES INC8535 S 77TH AVE
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
Mailing Address
Same as physical.