RQ CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2450577 • 70 LITITZ ROAD, LITITZ, PA, 17543
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-845927 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5717933 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5717933 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5717933 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5717933 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 280D3474 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2019 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CAP3392465 00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 24, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5717933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5717933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5717933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5717933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 280D3474 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CAP3392465 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2019 | Jan 24, 2019 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC845927 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 2014 | — | 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
2 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LANCASTER CITY | ROUTE 0222 S | ...041695 | RQ CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 5, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEBANON CITY | CUMBERLAND ST | ...655684 | RQ CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 13, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PENN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 4011 S | ...809057 | RQ CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 9, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records