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Carrier profile · USDOT 541947 · MC-287838 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
NOVCO INC
34 power unitsavg 10.5 yrMulti-region · 10 statesELK RIVER, MN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-287838 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.5Avg age (yr)
2003–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo47.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.5 yr
Model years 2003–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NOVCO INC (USDOT 541947) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 47.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 37 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 34 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 24, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 19, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NOVCO INC's USDOT number?
NOVCO INC's USDOT number is 541947, and its motor carrier number is MC-287838.
Is NOVCO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, NOVCO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NOVCO INC's safety record?
NOVCO INC has a 47.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 54 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is NOVCO INC's fleet?
NOVCO INC operates 34 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NOVCO INC based?
NOVCO INC is based in ELK RIVER, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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