IQ TRANS INC
USDOT 3634558 • 701 LEE ST SUITE 550, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
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-1246501 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA864845208 | ON FILE | Oct 26, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289513-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0233560001 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0233560001 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2023 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0233560001 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2023 | May 3, 2025 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000372-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952150070 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952150070 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2021 | Oct 16, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA864845208 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289513-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0233560001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0233560001 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0233560001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000372-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952150070 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952150070 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1246501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2025 |
| MC1246501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2025 |
| MC1246501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2025 |
| MC1246501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2025 |
| MC1246501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2023 |
| MC1246501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2022 |
| MC1246501 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 2021 | — | 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
38 states • 119 inspections
Violation Summary (145 violations from latest 100 of 119 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 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:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55A | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | 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:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102(a) | Cargo securement - tiedowns insufficient | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (119 inspections)
Showing 50 of 119
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DELRAY BEACH | W LINTON BLVD | ...KH3830 | IQ TRANS INC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW HANOVER TWP | NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE | ...902064 | IQ TRANS INC |
| May 11, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON TWP | N M 53 | ...KG1704 | IQ TRANS INC |
| Jan 2, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.694146/-119.997646 | ...VS9008 | IQ TRANS INC |
| Sep 24, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Stamford | 95-N | ...KP5767 | IQ TRANS INC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Holland Twp | US 31 | ...700084 | IQ TRANS INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records