QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC
USDOT 2148825 • 7261 LINDEN TREE LANE, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152
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-747290 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 1, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02245000 | ON FILE | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 698453001 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 698453001 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2020 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008291 | REPLACED | May 3, 2019 | May 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002571 | REPLACED | May 3, 2017 | May 3, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0020077001 | REPLACED | May 3, 2014 | May 3, 2017 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 494378 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2013 | May 3, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 494333 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2012 | May 3, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN067627 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2011 | May 3, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02245000 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 698453001 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 698453001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008291 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2020 | May 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002571 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0020077001 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2017 | May 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 494378 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2014 | May 3, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 494333 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2013 | May 3, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN067627 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2012 | May 3, 2012 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC747290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2023 |
| MC747290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2014 |
| MC747290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2013 |
| MC747290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2012 |
| MC747290 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 20, 2011 | — | 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
7 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (107 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 5 | 3 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 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 |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:395.3A2-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:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DURHAM | 85 | ...606799 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Mar 14, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONCORD | DERITA RD | ...606803 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-81 | ...606802 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Nov 22, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-95 | ...606804 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Aug 8, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | NB GREENSBORO ROAD | ...893993 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Feb 1, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 85 | ...MP1926 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...JS4462 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...JS4462 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...231352 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jul 27, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...893993 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROANOKE CITY | FRANKLIN RD SE | ...215850 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RYAN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0054 E | ...946138 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| May 31, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 95 | ...231349 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jan 25, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0083 N | ...606798 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Nov 30, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALISBURY | 150 | ...215850 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jul 10, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...232640 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jun 22, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAZLE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0924 N | ...606803 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Apr 18, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRAILEY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...231342 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jan 13, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANTRIM TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...231339 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Sep 15, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...231340 | QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Nov 30, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA-2024-0112-US1259 | Sep 6, 2024 | 395.8(e)(1) | $16,800 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events