Q3 CONTRACTING INC
USDOT 627779 • DBA: PSC • 53 SOUTH OWASSO BOULEVARD W, LITTLE CANADA, MN, 55117
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 172 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 172 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HC | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (172 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WESTMINSTER | US 36 AT MP 50 | ...490330 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Jun 26, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | N HUMBOLDT ST AT E 31ST AVE | ...151854 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Jun 16, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROOKLYN CENTER | SB MNTH 100 AT BROOKLYN BLVD | ...384471 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Aug 20, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | Normandale Blvd | ...207949 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | 39th Ave N | ...348669 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | E ALAMEDA AVE AT E ALAMEDA AVE | ...LF8681 | PSC |
| Jun 8, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | IDAHO SPRINGS | I 70 AT MP 243 | ...C99764 | PSC |
| May 13, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 275 NB (STATE ROAD 93) | ...330746 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Feb 2, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 76 AT MP 64 | ...584818 | PSC |
| Dec 6, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 80, WB, 133MM | ...140389 | PSC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAINT PAUL | ISTH 94 | ...U74665 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAINT PAUL | WB ISTH-94 / White Bear Ave | ...U74667 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAINT PAUL | ISTH 94 | ...435074 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Nov 15, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 25 AT MP 217 | ...404045 | PSC |
| Nov 6, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT HILL | 88 SB US 65 S | ...C91694 | PSC |
| Aug 29, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | 463 AVE | ...182598 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHFIELD | W 66th St | ...662923 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FEATHERSTONE | CSAH 6 | ...233554 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 25 AT MP 218 | ...392784 | PSC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...188371 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Nov 16, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 20 W | ...392790 | PSC |
| Jul 28, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDEN PRAIRIE | Townline Rd | ...665186 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 5800 BLOCK NE 22ND ST DES MOI | ...C91680 | PSC |
| Oct 14, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 30 E | ...151784 | PSC |
| Oct 11, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREELEY | TWO RIVERS PKWY AT 37TH ST | ...188371 | Q3 CONTRACTING INC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records