QSL TRANSPORT USA INC
USDOT 808953 • DBA: QSL TRANSPORT • 3400 ENGLE ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46809
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 800170573 / 799-0849 | ON FILE | Nov 7, 2024 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP59797A | ON FILE | May 29, 2020 | May 9, 2025 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | PST 29-54-66 | ON FILE | May 6, 2000 | Mar 29, 2003 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP59797A | NAME CHANGED | May 29, 2020 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151901-10-79-79-7 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2019 | May 29, 2020 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151901-10-79-79-7 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2019 | Jul 2, 2020 |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2025248 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2014 | May 25, 2014 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-734762-9 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-734762-9 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2014 | May 31, 2019 |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2025248 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1000899409 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8249971 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2011 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 298433 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2007 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF451178 | REPLACED | May 6, 2005 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF451178 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2005 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 100605 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2004 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 58 47 | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2004 | May 6, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 58 47 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2004 | Jun 29, 2004 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 58 47 | REPLACED | May 6, 2004 | Jun 11, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF355033 | REPLACED | May 6, 2002 | May 6, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF355033 | REPLACED | May 6, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA0702298 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2001 | May 6, 2002 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 336039 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2000 | May 6, 2001 |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | EC86351459 | REPLACED | May 6, 1999 | May 6, 2002 |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | EC 86351459 | REPLACED | May 6, 1999 | May 6, 1999 |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | SURETY | NONE | REPLACED | May 6, 1999 | Nov 18, 2004 |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | EC 86351459 | REPLACED | May 6, 1999 | May 6, 1999 |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | EC86351459 | REPLACED | May 6, 1999 | May 6, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 800170573 / 799-0849 | SURETY | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP59797A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP59797A | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2025 | May 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000899409 | SURETY | Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151901-10-79-79-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2020 | Jul 2, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151901-10-79-79-7 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-734762-9 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-734762-9 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2025248 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2014 | May 25, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2025248 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 8249971 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 298433 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF451178 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF451178 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 100605 | SURETY | Jun 2, 2007 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 58 47 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2005 | May 6, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | NONE | SURETY | Nov 18, 2004 | Nov 18, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 58 47 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2004 | Jun 29, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 58 47 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2004 | Jun 11, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF355033 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2004 | May 6, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PST 29-54-66 | CARGO | Mar 29, 2003 | Mar 29, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0702298 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF355033 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | EC86351459 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 336039 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2001 | May 6, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | EC86351459 | CARGO | May 6, 2000 | May 6, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | EC 86351459 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 1999 | May 6, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | EC 86351459 | CARGO | May 6, 1999 | May 6, 1999 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC359675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2025 |
| MC359675 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2025 |
| MC359675 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2024 |
| MC359675 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 |
| MC359675 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2007 |
| MC359675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2004 |
| MC359675 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 15, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC359675 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 15, 1999 | — | 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
16 states • 71 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 71 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | 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:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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: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:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 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 (71 inspections)
Showing 50 of 71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...718460 | QSL TRANSPORT USA INC |
| Feb 15, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 71 | ...718455 | SYCAMORE SPECIALIZED CARRIERS |
| Jun 15, 2023 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +47.0125 -108.0990 | ...JR3335 | SYCAMORE SPECIALIZED CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 20, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LARAMIE | I-80 MP 336.05 | ...718457 | SYCAMORE SPECIALIZED CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 6, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WYANET TWP | I-80 | ...967258 | SYCAMORE SPECIALIZED CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 21, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2013 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events