QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1981739 • 29 E PALATINE RD, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL, 60070
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-701921 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 15, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001267 | ON FILE | Dec 14, 2015 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA06578401 | ON FILE | Mar 2, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000981 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000266 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2014 | Jul 15, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS023803 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0009321 | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2013 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0009321 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2013 | Mar 25, 2014 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000138 | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2012 | Mar 2, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06578401 | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 2, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN021451 | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2010 | Mar 2, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN021451 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2010 | Apr 5, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN021451 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2010 | Apr 5, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN021451 | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2010 | Mar 2, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001267 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000981 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000266 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2015 | Jul 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS023803 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0009321 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 25, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0009321 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000138 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2013 | Mar 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06578401 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2012 | Mar 2, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06578401 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN021451 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2011 | Apr 5, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN021451 | CARGO | Apr 5, 2011 | Apr 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN021451 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN021451 | CARGO | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 2, 2011 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC701921 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2016 |
| MC701921 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2015 |
| MC701921 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2015 |
| MC701921 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2014 |
| MC701921 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 |
| MC701921 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 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
44 states • 321 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 321 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.11F-HOSDODDMA | HOS (Manner) - Driver obscured defaced destroyed mutilated or altered existing information contained in a supporting document | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F04 | 395.8F04 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F05 | 395.8F05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F11 | 395.8F11 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B2-CDLMP | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (321 inspections)
Showing 50 of 321
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I-80 WB | ...MX7758 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 13, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | E ST LOUIS TWP | I-55 S/B | ...SKZ701 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | W 35TH ST | ...UK7145 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 19, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | W 35TH ST | ...KH4177 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SAXTON ST | ...MJ3781 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 1, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | 65 | ...MJ3788 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | I-90 | ...UY0538 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENVIEW | WILLOW RD | ...KP5695 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...KP5693 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 1, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) SB | ...UK7146 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TRENTON | I-24 E AT MILEPOST 3.50 | ...MJ3780 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 20, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLIAMSBURG | I 0075 | ...HK8797 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| May 22, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 76 EX | ...UK7143 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAUKESHA | CTH FT EB | ...FX5907 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 E AT MILEPOST 59.00 | ...MX7768 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 14, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JAMES | IS 44 | ...MX7772 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 8, 2022 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | +46.7600 -113.7090 | ...KC9362 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 28, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROSPECT HTS | MILWAUKEE AVE | ...JD4747 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 22, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Battle Creek | E I 94 | ...982390 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 8, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | SR60 EB/.4m E LEMON AV | ...HK8795 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| May 8, 2021 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NORTH RIDGEVILLE | IR 80 | ...KR1493 | QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 25, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events