Freight Carrier · Baker, MT

QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC

511 WEST MONTANA AVENUE · Baker, MT 59313

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(406) 345-5648 Tap to call
  • MC #185031
  • USDOT #265176 USDOT Active
  • 35
    Power Units
  • 35
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC is a Baker, MT freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Montana. This company has 35 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-185031 and their USDOT number is 265176.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/15/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,345,065 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: SD (29), TX (15), NE (13), ND (12), WY (7), MT (5), CO (4), MO (4), KS (4), AR (2), IA (2), OK (2), +5 more. Home base: Baker, Montana.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 16.3% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.68 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.97 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 104
    Total
  • 81
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STSMSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(c)Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 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 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC
511 WEST MONTANA AVENUE
BAKER, MT 59313
Mailing Address
QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC
P O BOX 1530
BAKER, MT 59313

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