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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 541947· MC287838· CARRIER· EIN 41-1755063
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NOVCO INC

11090 173RD AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER, MN, 55330(763) 441-0047novco@novco.netKARL NOVOTNY
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Vehicle OOS
47.1%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 47.1% — well above the 22% national average

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC287838

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 09/01/2025
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA· policy 988-28-51
Authority history (38) ▾
08/05/2025CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2025)
08/05/2024CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/26/2024)
08/05/2022CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/22/2022)
08/05/2021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2021)
08/05/2020CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2020)
08/05/2019CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2019)
08/06/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2018)
08/05/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2015)
08/05/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2014)
07/07/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2014)
05/07/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2014)
03/06/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/02/2014)
11/06/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2013)
03/15/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/11/2013)
03/20/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/11/2012)
08/05/2011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/01/2011)
04/15/2011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2011)
02/07/2011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/04/2011)
12/20/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/18/2011)
09/20/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2010)
Insurance history15 insurers on record
Filing timeline (68) ▾
  1. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2024 → 09/01/2025
  2. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2023 → 09/01/2024
  3. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2022 → 09/01/2023
  4. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2021 → 09/01/2022
  5. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2020 → 09/01/2021
  6. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2019 → 09/01/2020
  7. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2018 → 09/01/2019
  8. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2019 → 09/01/2019
  9. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2017 → 09/01/2018
  10. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2016 → 09/01/2017
  11. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2015 → 09/01/2016
  12. NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/2014 → 09/01/2015
  13. NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/25/2014 → 09/01/2014
  14. NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/03/2014 → 08/01/2014
  15. NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/03/2014 → 07/25/2014

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle17 inspections · 47.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver38 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
34
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
30
30 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.5M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi30 drivers
Company officer
KARL NOVOTNY
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1993-11-09
Last MCS-150 update
2026-02-24
Census status
Active

Fleet: 34 trucks · 34 owned tractors · 64 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

107 events
  1. 02/24/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.5M mi reported (2025)

  2. 09/01/2025Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 988-28-51

  3. 09/01/2025Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 988-28-51

  4. 08/05/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2025)

  5. 09/01/2024Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 988-28-51

  6. 08/05/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/26/2024)

  7. 09/01/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 988-28-51

  8. 09/01/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9882851

  9. 08/05/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/22/2022)

  10. 09/01/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882851 04

  11. 08/05/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2021)

  12. 09/01/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882851 03

  13. 08/05/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2020)

  14. 09/01/2019Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882851 02

  15. 09/01/2019Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882851 03

  16. 08/05/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2019)

  17. 09/01/2018Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882851 01

  18. 08/06/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2018)

  19. 09/01/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08574901

  20. 09/01/2016Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA0711990

  21. 09/01/2015Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB000376

  22. 08/05/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2015)

  23. 09/01/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS024852

  24. 08/05/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2014)

  25. 08/01/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS024852

  26. 07/25/2014Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS024852

  27. 07/07/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2014)

  28. 06/03/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS024852

  29. 05/07/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2014)

  30. 04/02/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS024852

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2010-01-19
Last review
2012-02-24
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-02-24
Reported mileage
1,472,701 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Oct 2, 2026, 1:50 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.