NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC

DOT #187179 • MC #277791 • DBA: THE EMPIRE COMPANY LLC
Active

NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC is a motor carrier based in ZEELAND, MI registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 187179 and MC number 277791. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC reports a fleet of 63 power units and 48 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Building Materials, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 57 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 2 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of November 2002. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC
DBA Name
THE EMPIRE COMPANY LLC
DOT Number
187179
MC Number
277791
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
8181 LOGISTIC DRIVE
ZEELAND, MI 49464
Mailing Address
8181 LOGISTIC DRIVE
ZEELAND, MI 49464

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
63
Total Drivers
48
Truck Units
63
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Building Materials Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

57
Total Inspections
15
Inspections with Violations
2
Inspections with OOS Violations
0%
Driver OOS Rate
8%
Vehicle OOS Rate
2
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Nov 13, 2002

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 1000772 None Active None

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2024-08-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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