Novo Transportation LLC
Richmond, VA
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
45
Power Units
119
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2021. Based in Richmond, VA, they operate a fleet of 45 power units with 119 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Novo Transportation LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Tractors | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Trailers | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Novo Transportation LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 119
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,168,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
119
Total Drivers
119
CDL Drivers
119
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC
43 trucks and 12 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 26 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 17 TRUCK TRACTOR, 12 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 26 | 47% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 17 | 31% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 22% |
Trailers (12 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 12 |
| Great Dane | 7 |
| Inov | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Strick | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 12 |
| 40 ft | 2 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 11 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 23 | 42% |
| International | 18 | 33% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 7 | 13% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 2 | 4% |
| Hino | 2 | 4% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 2% |
| Innovative Trailer Design Industries | 1 | 2% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3524110 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| P1170934 | IL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3120933 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3263862 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| GD99016 | WI | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| ZTB8416 | PA | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| ZTB8567 | PA | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| ZTB8594 | PA | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 3694772 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3115164 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| ZTB8578 | PA | Custom Sco STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 277608C | ME | Strick SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 2884035 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 3115164 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 3329420 | IN | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 44232UA | VA | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| XKK0714 | PA | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| 2822002 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 2821985 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| PC81999 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: IN (34) · PA (9) · OH (3) · ME (3) · FL (2) · IL (2) · VA (1) · WI (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 55)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
72
Inspections
24 months
61
Violations
Total found
8
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-6.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/18/2026 | PA | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 05/12/2026 | PA | Full | 5 | 1 |
| 05/01/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 04/14/2026 | PA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/04/2026 | NJ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/24/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/24/2026 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/11/2026 | PA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 72 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$3 Million
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 14 CSE S87701 | $3 Million | 01/01/2024 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 90-21557-02-00-211 | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2024 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
6
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
6
Tow-Aways
6 FMCSA-recordable · 6 state-recordable
Of 6 reported crashes: 2 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces · 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2026 | PA | DELAWARE TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 01/10/2026 | PA | PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP, PA | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 07/16/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 05/22/2025 | OH | STREETSBORO, OH | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 12/23/2024 | PA | CARROLLTOWN BOROUGH, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | — | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/22/2024 | PA | PITTSBURGH CITY, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC's authority currently active?
NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC been in business?
NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2021, making their authority approximately 5 years, 3 months old.
Where is NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC located?
NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC is physically located at 5008 MONUMENT AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA 23230.
Roadside Inspection History 72 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC has been inspected 72 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, OH, NJ. Out of these, 8 inspections (about 11%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-23 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-12 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-01 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-14 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-04 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-11 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-09 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-27 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-20 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-10 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-31 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-19 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-15 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
34 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC, of which 8 (24%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 7 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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