QUALITY CARTAGE INC
USDOT 1778903 • 37849 GROESBECK, CLINTON TWP, MI, 48036
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | C0523164 | ON FILE | Jul 3, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 47-686691-00 | ON FILE | Oct 29, 2010 | Jul 26, 2018 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47-686691-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2010 | Jul 6, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-686691-00 | CARGO | Jul 26, 2018 | Jul 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-686691-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | C0523164 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC727925 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2018 |
| MC727924 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 17, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC727925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 23, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87258060 | BETHEL PARK PA | PA | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 87284196 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87089179 | MONROE SCALE N/B | MI | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 391.41A-MCPVI | Yes |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 86654611 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86361018 | WEIRTON WV | WV | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85802470 | W I-96@NOVI RD | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 85442752 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 85140789 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82559129 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| May 31, 2024 | 81771460 | Roadside | PA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STERLING HEIGHTS | HALL | ...LX5878 | QUALITY CARTAGE INC |
| Sep 7, 2016 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI-2023-0033-US1667 | Apr 3, 2023 | 382.305 | $8,230 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records