---
title: "QUEST LINER INC | DOT 1609038 | Carrier Profile"
url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/ia/1609038/quest-liner-inc
description: "QUEST LINER INC is a interstate carrier based in DUBUQUE, IA. Fleet size: 344 power units, 239 drivers. DOT# 1609038, MC# 595010."
lang: en
---

Active

Interstate

# QUEST LINER INC

DBA: QUEST LINER

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DOT #

1609038

MC #

595010

Location

DUBUQUE, IA

Power Units

344

Drivers

239

Trailers

433

Annual Miles

In full report

Entity Type

N/A

MCS-150 Date

Oct 21, 2025

## Risk Signals — QUEST LINER INC

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Authority for sale

No active listings detected…

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Equipment for sale

21 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…

LOW

Financial risk

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Fraud signals

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Historical patterns

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Recent activity

No adverse news in 90 days…

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## Inspection Summary

Recent Inspections (90 Days)

67

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.5%

5 of 67

National avg ~21%

Driver OOS Rate

1.5%

1 of 67

National avg ~5%

OOS Inspections

6

Driver + Vehicle OOS

Most recent

Sep 20, 2026 · IA

Clean rate (90d)

60%

Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.

## Crash Summary

Total Crashes

192

All time

Fatalities

18

Injuries

98

Tow-Away

187

## Counterparty Reports

Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with QUEST LINER INC.

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## About QUEST LINER INC

Quest Liner Inc is a bulk transportation carrier specializing in chemical and biofuels markets, providing total transportation management services across North America including the Gulf Coast, Southeast, Midwest, and Mexico. The company operates as part of the McCoy Group of Transportation Companies and maintains a Transport Topics Top 100 carrier designation, serving customers with specialized bulk logistics and containerized transport solutions.

#### Key Features

Bulk food transportation services

Food grade liquid bulk transport

Food grade dry bulk shipping

Logistics services

Kosher certification services

### Key Contacts 8 on file

By Seniority

Manager · 5

Director · 2

VP · 1

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### Related Companies 7 found

Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership.

### Service Regions Active in 37 states

Top states:

TX

IA

MO

OK

IL

Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.

### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs

5 BASICs measured

Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.

Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot.

## Operating Authority

Common Authority

Holds Active Authority(18.8 years)

Contract Authority

Holds Active Authority(19.6 years)

Broker Authority

Holds Active Authority(19.6 years)

### Insurance & Coverage

BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names.

## Contact Information

Physical Address

501 BELL ST

DUBUQUE, IA 52001

## Cargo & Operations

Cargo Carried

Drive Tow

Liquid Gas

Chemicals

Dry Bulk

### Violations by Category 499 total

Most common category

Vehicle Maintenance · 26% of violations

across 9 categories

Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time.

### Fleet Analytics 389 trucks

Top manufacturers

FREIGHTLINER

PETERBILT

KENWORTH

Sample units

1FUJCRCK17PXXXXXX 2007 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 132

1FUJHHDR5LLLXXXXX 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 126

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