QUETZAL TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3049503 • 3805 CASH DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27107
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-049073 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 12, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NNFTK4765624 | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-NC-19-S0129078-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2795649 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL500905-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NCFR 906032 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NCFR 800376 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | NNFTK4765624 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-NC-19-S0129078-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2795649 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL500905-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 906032 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 800376 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 8, 2018 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC049073 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 |
| MC049073 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2020 |
| MC049073 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2019 |
| MC049073 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2018 |
| MC049073 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 15, 2017 | — | 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
9 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 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:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 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 (33 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KING | 52 | ...BS5617 | QUETZAL TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 26, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONCORD | 85 | ...BS5617 | QUETZAL TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 12, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 77 | ...N29265 | QUETZAL TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 15, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records