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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 1609038 · MC595010 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Quest Liner Inc

DBA Quest Liner · Dubuque, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2007
Authority active$6M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedDrive/Tow AwayLiquids/GasesChemicalsCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 584-2670
344
Power units
239
Drivers
510
Inspections · 24 mo
21
Crashes · 24 mo
22M
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 2 fatal crashes in 24 months. Contact details shared with 7 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
11.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 49 of 434 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.2%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 6 of 510 inspections
Crashes
21
2 fatal5 injury20 tow-away
Crash rate 0.48 per 1M mi
Total inspections
510
Driver inspections
510
Vehicle inspections
434
People injured
6
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC595010
Revocation pending
No
Broker (Property)Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$6,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Dec 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
344
Power units
344
Trucks
190
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
239
Drivers
239
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow AwayLiquids/GasesChemicalsCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
22,006,141 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1609038
MC / docket
MC-595010
Legal name
Quest Liner Inc
DBA
Quest Liner
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 20, 2007
Last MCS-150
Oct 21, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
239 (239)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 7 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this phone number · (563) 584-2670
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Quest Liner Inc's USDOT number?

Quest Liner Inc's USDOT number is 1609038 and its docket number is MC595010.

Is Quest Liner Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Quest Liner Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 510 roadside inspections, a 11.3% vehicle and 1.2% driver out-of-service rate, and 21 reportable crashes (2 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Quest Liner Inc's fleet?

344 power units and 239 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 21, 2025.

What insurance does Quest Liner Inc carry?

$6,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is Quest Liner Inc located?

Quest Liner Inc is located at 501 Bell St, Dubuque, IA, 52001. Phone: (563) 584-2670.

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