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Freight Carrier/cargo Tank/broker · Dubuque, IA

QUEST LINER

501 BELL ST · Dubuque, IA 52001

Authorized: Property
(563) 584-2670 Tap to call
  • MC #595010
  • USDOT #1609038 USDOT Active
  • 344
    Power Units
  • 239
    Drivers
  • Carrier/cargo Tank/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

QUEST LINER is a Dubuque, IA freight carrier/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 344 truck(s) in their fleet and 239 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-595010 and their USDOT number is 1609038.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/21/2025 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name QUEST LINER INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/21/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 22,006,141 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Dubuque, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

46 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 16
    Tow
  • 22
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.06 38 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 19 Vehicle Maintenance 2.78 149 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 4

Inspection Summary

  • 491
    Total
  • 295
    Clean
  • 196
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 144 unique codes

Critical 48

  • 173.24B2-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - More than 25% percent of the supporting and/or anchoring mechanisms are ineffective. NOTE: A bulk package which is also an intermodal container must be secured in accordance with "Cargo Securement" in Part II1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 178.345-8A5-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance.2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 178.345-10-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 pressure relief.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-14C-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 specification plate marking requirements.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8(a)(5)DOT406/407/412 minimum road clearance1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking13× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle7× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp15× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories8× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Disc wheel cracked more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
  • 397.13Smoking within 25 ft of HM vehicle2× SW 1

Hours of Service 16

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.22(b)(2)(ii)Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 58

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt9× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19986× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)3× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 13

Locations

Physical Address
QUEST LINER
501 BELL ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
FOODLINER
Legally FOODLINER INC
Dubuque, IA
USDOT Active Authorized: Property1226115316371146257

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
FOODLINER
Legally FOODLINER INC
Dubuque, IA
USDOT Active Authorized: Property1226115316371146257

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