QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3048405 • DBA: QLS TRANSPORTATION • 640 E GATEWAY DR, COOPERSVILLE, MI, 49404
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-048520 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 24, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CVP 2030044-00 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CVP 2030044-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CVP 2030044-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-610377-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-610377-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5161037700 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5161037700 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 3, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5161037700 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | CVP 2030044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-610377-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | CVP 2030044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CVP 2030044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 5161037700 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 5161037700 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-610377-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 5161037700 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC048520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 |
| MC048520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2020 |
| MC048520 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 2018 | — | 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
31 states • 155 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from latest 100 of 155 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | 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-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | 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 |
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 (155 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | DRY RIDGE | I 0075 | ...WN8417 | QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Tulsa | I-44 (EASTBOUND) | ...678187 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| Jan 6, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MASON | READING RD | ...472365 | QUALITY LIFE SIENCE TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 19, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...628242 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| Oct 28, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TULSA | I-244 EB | ...449271 | QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 17, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENFIELD | I 70 WEST | ...143669 | QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 30, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | 34.163379/-118.470426 | ...667930 | QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 16, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENOSHA | STH 050 WB | ...895850 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| Mar 6, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEMMONS | 40 | ...891945 | QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 22, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | S US 131 | ...JW0411 | QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 19, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WADSWORTH | W RUSSELL RD | ...143670 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| Jan 14, 2023 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHEATLEY | I40W | ...472365 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| Jan 11, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Otto Twp | I-57 | ...891948 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| Dec 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASCO TWP | N I 196 | ...JM1111 | QUALITY LIFE SCIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENRYVILLE | I-65 | ...449273 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| Jun 4, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | I-20 | ...001649 | QLS TRANSPORTATION |
| May 6, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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