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QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC

29 E PALATINE RD · Prospect Heights, IL 60070

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  • MC #701921
  • USDOT #1981739 USDOT Active
  • 92
    Power Units
  • 98
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC is a Prospect Heights, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 92 truck(s) in their fleet and 98 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-701921 and their USDOT number is 1981739.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/07/2025 · last updated Sep 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 15,456,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 7 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 34 states over the past 24 months: CA (7), IL (7), NM (7), IN (6), SD (6), UT (6), TN (6), WI (6), CO (5), GA (5), OH (5), OR (4), +22 more. Home base: Prospect Heights, Illinois.

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.48 24 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.78 13 Vehicle Maintenance 4.15 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.18 2

Inspection Summary

  • 123
    Total
  • 73
    Clean
  • 50
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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 ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B2-CDLMPCoupling - Locking mechanism parts are missing/broken/deformed and kingpin is not secure1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× 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 Time2× SW 7
  • 395.11F-HOSDODDMAHOS (Manner) - Driver obscured, defaced, destroyed, mutilated, or altered existing information contained in a supporting document1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.2× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC
29 E PALATINE RD
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL 60070
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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