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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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NOVA LINES INC
USDOT 2559423 · MC892806 · EIN 47-2353365 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8535 S 77TH AVE, BRIDGEVIEW, IL, 60455
(847) 881-0432 · JIM BEDNARKIEWICZ
40
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28.4% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1298 / 1298
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1362 / 6761
Crashes (24 mo)
57 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Protective Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy MD-005275 · eff 11/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance4487 pts
Unsafe Driving1843 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance348 pts
Other258 pts
Driver Fitness102 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol41 pts
Not in SMS11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 44 | 848 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 27 | 460 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 295 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 270 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 250 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 216 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 196 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 189 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 160 | |
| 393.118D-CDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 140 |
Most inspected states
TX92
TN90
NC72
NM68
IL61
AR60
CA52
LA52
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.58 | 1.46 | ≈67–74% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.15 | ≈57–64% (near 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈42–46% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.74 | 3.74 | ≈76–80% (over 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 45 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 38% (82 OOS) · Brakes 22% (28 OOS) · Load securement 16% (70 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 38% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 29% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 43% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Phone / texting 12%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (4 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 200 inspections, 182 violations, 46 OOS, 95 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance101 viol · 42 OOS · 55%
393.75A3-TAOL ×14, 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.55E-B ×4
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 139 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.745).
2. Other36 viol · 2 OOS · 20%
392.2-SLLED ×6, 392.2-SLLTL ×4, 392.2-SLL ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving33 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLTCD ×9, 392.2-SLLLR ×4, 392.2-SLLS4 ×3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 272 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.983).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×14, 392.2-SLLTCD ×9, 392.2-SLLED ×6, 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.55E-B ×4, 393.45B2UV ×4, 392.2-SLLLR ×4, 392.2-SLLTL ×4
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 57 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | HANNIBAL, MO | ✓ | ||
| 07/20/2026 | BEAUMONT, CA | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2026 | WEST POINT, MS | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2026 | TERRELL, TX | ✓ | ||
| 06/16/2026 | RURAL(MONROE COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/03/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/01/2026 | IREDELL, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2026 | MINT HILL, NC | ✓ | ||
| 03/18/2026 | AUBURN, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/18/2026 | GREENVILLE(FLOYD), IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 111 vehicles seen in inspections
50 other31 trailer30 truck
Company profile
Officer
JIM BEDNARKIEWICZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
34.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
1298
Registered since
2014-11-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL'S CARTAGE INC | 655112 | mailing, address | medium |
| VIVA LOGISTICS LLC | 3244485 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MICHAEL'S CARTAGE INC (USDOT 655112, 1996).
Activity history (recent)
04/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
34.0M mi reported (2025)
11/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Protective Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MD-005275
11/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601390
10/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2025)
11/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LJO0000805
10/05/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2023)
11/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP45063 00
03/09/2019 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP45063 00
02/11/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2019)
11/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP35056 00
11/06/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/17/2017)
11/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP35056 00
11/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-06106-16
07/14/2017 — Insurance cancelled — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-06106-16
06/21/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2017)
12/05/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CIL0005372889-6
11/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CIL0005372889-6
08/04/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CIL0005372889-5
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