VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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NOVUS AG LLC
USDOT 2440782 · MC841978 · EIN 46-3005373 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3420 EAST HARMONY ROAD SUITE 122, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80528
(970) 666-4100 · THOMAS E WARNER II
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
402 / 269
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 327
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy AS2-641-446350-03 · eff 03/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance258 pts
Driver Fitness33 pts
Unsafe Driving26 pts
Other20 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CO18
KS16
OK3
MO3
NE2
IA2
TN1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.60 | 0.66 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.10 | 3.20 | ≈35–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.14 | 0.15 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Sherman County, KS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Sherman County, KS to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 41% (1 OOS) · Brakes 27% (1 OOS) · Tires 12% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.55C1-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.325).
2. Other2 viol · 29%
390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.045).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ | ||
| 08/17/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2026 | CARTHAGE TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck11 trailer11 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS E WARNER II
Annual mileage
6.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
253
Registered since
2013-09-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HARDRICK | 240894 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/05/2026 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-001092163-03
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-641-446350-03
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy P-001-001092163-04
03/01/2026 — Insurance ended — AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
policy P-001-001092163-04
03/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-001092163-03
03/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-641-446350-03
02/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.2M mi reported (2025)
04/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy PAC 2607271
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAH10779595
03/29/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CU 135636A
03/02/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/06/2023)
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CU 135636A
01/21/2020 — Insurance name changed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CU 135636A
01/21/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP135636A
12/17/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2020)
11/11/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMG135636A
10/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMG135636A
12/16/2013 — Insurance name changed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CU135636A
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2440782.