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Carrier profile · USDOT 1609038 · MC-595010 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
QUEST LINER INC
DBA QUEST LINER
344 power unitsavg 8.7 yrNational · 35 statesDUBUQUE, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-595010 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
344Power units
239 observed · MCS-150
255Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 19 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2007.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 773 inspections.
USDOT registration1919 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal1212
21 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
QUEST LINER INC (USDOT 1609038) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 501 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 424 vehicle-level and 501 driver-level — across 35 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 12 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 344 power units and 239 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 21, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is QUEST LINER INC's USDOT number?
QUEST LINER INC's USDOT number is 1609038, and its motor carrier number is MC-595010.
Is QUEST LINER INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, QUEST LINER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is QUEST LINER INC's safety record?
QUEST LINER INC has a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 773 roadside inspections, with 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is QUEST LINER INC's fleet?
QUEST LINER INC operates 344 power units and 239 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is QUEST LINER INC based?
QUEST LINER INC is based in DUBUQUE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 35 states.
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