Quest Liner INC
Dubuque, IA
DBA: QUEST LINER
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
344
Power Units
239
Drivers
FMCSA since 2007 (19 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
QUEST LINER INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since February 2007. Based in Dubuque, IA, they operate a fleet of 344 power units with 239 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Power Only, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Quest Liner INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 190 | 154 | 0 | 344 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Quest Liner INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 239
MCS-150 Mileage: 22,006,141 miles (2024)
Driver Information
239
Total Drivers
239
CDL Drivers
239
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by QUEST LINER INC
242 trucks and 249 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Polar Tank Trailer, Freightliner, Peterbilt. Equipment breakdown: 248 SEMI-TRAILER, 226 TRUCK TRACTOR, 9 OTHER. Out-of-service rate is 13.8% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 248 | 51% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 226 | 46% |
| OTHER | 9 | 2% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (249 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 248 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Polar Tank | 84 |
| Polar Mfg. | 70 |
| Brenner Ta | 11 |
| Mack Trail | 9 |
| Heil Trailer | 9 |
| Unpublishe | 8 |
| Bren | 7 |
| Trlr | 4 |
| Walker Sta | 4 |
| Pltk | 4 |
| Mac Trailer | 3 |
| Mcoa | 3 |
| Walk | 3 |
| UNK | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Tank Trailer | 218 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| Incomplete Trailer Chassis | 1 |
| 43 ft | 116 |
| 44 ft | 59 |
| 42 ft | 32 |
| 47 ft | 2 |
| 46 ft | 2 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 234 |
| 4 axles | 5 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Tank Trailer | 167 | 34% |
| Freightliner | 141 | 29% |
| Peterbilt | 42 | 9% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 24 | 5% |
| Kenworth | 22 | 5% |
| Brenner | 22 | 5% |
| STE | 16 | 3% |
| Volvo Truck | 11 | 2% |
| International | 7 | 1% |
| Brenner Tank | 6 | 1% |
| Heil Trailer International | 6 | 1% |
| Mack | 4 | 1% |
| Tankcon Frp Inc. | 4 | 1% |
| Western Star | 3 | 1% |
| Walk | 3 | 1% |
| J&L | 2 | 0% |
| Walker Sta | 2 | 0% |
| Cheetah Chassis | 1 | 0% |
| Comptank | 1 | 0% |
| MAC | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815086 | WI | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| MX5751 | IA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 815106 | WI | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| FP2542 | IA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| R718574 | TX | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 815079 | WI | Polar Mfg. SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 815080 | WI | Polar Mfg. SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | May 2026 |
| 774842 | WI | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| DB5485 | IA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| FT2251 | IA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| FT2851 | IA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| BZ9958 | OK | Bren OTHER | 1 | May 2026 |
| LR7661 | IA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| DB4129 | IA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 864235 | WI | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| DA1818 | IA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 861733 | WI | Polar Tank OTHER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 815107 | WI | Pltk SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| LR2047 | IA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 2584192 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 10 states: WI (253) · IA (218) · TX (6) · OK (3) · IN (2) · ME (2) · IL (2) · AL (2) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 491)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
500
Inspections
24 months
451
Violations
Total found
66
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-9.5%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 7 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | IA | Full | 5 | 1 |
| 07/10/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/04/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 500 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$4 Million
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XSAH11543534 | $4 Million | 12/01/2025 |
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XSAH11543534 | $1 Million | 12/01/2025 |
| BIPD | SELF-INSURED | 91X | NA | $1 Million | 07/01/2024 |
| Bond / Surety | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 84 | 106001812 | Self-Insured / N/A | 09/22/2024 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 027666082 | 03/01/2014 | 12/31/2015 | CANCEL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS VO4097 | 05/18/2007 | 12/27/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00788 | 03/01/2010 | 12/27/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83BSBEP5400 | 06/11/2007 | 12/27/2010 | NAMECHG | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 027666082 | 03/01/2010 | 12/27/2010 | NAMECHG | |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83BSBEP5400 | 12/27/2010 | 12/27/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9441410 | 12/01/2014 | 12/23/2015 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13720 | 07/01/2024 | 12/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BE 014360673 | 03/01/2014 | 12/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25312880 | 12/01/2020 | 12/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 2791C414 | 12/01/2015 | 12/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9441410 | 12/01/2014 | 12/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BE 014360673 | 03/01/2014 | 12/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS VO4097 | 05/18/2007 | 11/29/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00788 | 03/01/2010 | 11/29/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00788 | 11/29/2010 | 11/29/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83BSBEP5400 | 12/27/2010 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13720 | 07/01/2024 | 09/23/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SELF-INSURED | NA | 07/01/2024 | 09/23/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106001812 | 10/01/2013 | 09/23/2024 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
21
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
5
Injuries
20
Tow-Aways
21 FMCSA-recordable · 10 hazmat-involved
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | OK | SAVANNA, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/16/2026 | IA | Henry Co. US 218 / Hwy 78, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/13/2026 | LA | ALBANY, LA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/27/2026 | MI | Saugatuck, MI | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/05/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/16/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/24/2025 | TX | HIGHLAND PARK, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/20/2025 | IL | NEW LENOX TWP, IL | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 08/18/2025 | AL | TUSCALOOSA, AL | 1 | 0 | No |
| 07/28/2025 | AL | RURAL HALE, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/10/2025 | OK | CADDO, OK | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/18/2025 | NC | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/09/2025 | OH | COLUMBUS, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/31/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/30/2025 | AL | TUSCALOOSA, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/18/2025 | OK | EUFAULA, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/03/2025 | IA | MUSCATINE, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/21/2025 | AL | RURAL BUTLER, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/18/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/10/2025 | MO | OSAGE BEACH, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/12/2024 | OK | MARIETTA, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does QUEST LINER INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, QUEST LINER INC is inferred to operate: Tanker, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Power Only, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is QUEST LINER INC's authority currently active?
QUEST LINER INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has QUEST LINER INC been in business?
QUEST LINER INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2007, making their authority approximately 19 years, 5 months old.
Where is QUEST LINER INC located?
QUEST LINER INC is physically located at 501 BELL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001.
Roadside Inspection History 500 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
QUEST LINER INC has been inspected 500 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, TX, MO. Out of these, 55 inspections (about 11%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45B2 (Brake tubing/hose with constrictions or chafing) — 25 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-10 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-04 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-28 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | GA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Showing 25 of 500 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), QUEST LINER INC was cited for 360 violations, of which 60 (17%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 269 | 52 |
| Unsafe Driving | 38 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 26 | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 23 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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