QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC

AUTHORIZED
29 E PALATINE RD, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL, 60070|(224) 551-5544

USDOT

1981739

MC Number

701921

Fleet Size

92

Total Drivers

98

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Broker verification report

Want a verification report for this carrier?

Request a sample CarrierOwl report for QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC. We will use this DOT profile to show authority, insurance, safety, contact consistency, and timestamped notes your team can save before sending a rate con.

Safety overview

QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Illinois, operating 92 power units with 98 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.9% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 10 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 172 inspections for this carrier.

Truck insurance quotes

Need insurance for this carrier?

Enter your email and we'll use this FMCSA profile to prepare truck insurance quotes.

BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate2.9%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate17.4%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

172

Total

71%

Driver %

Driver Inspections172
Vehicle Inspections69
Driver OOS Rate2.9%
Vehicle OOS Rate17.4%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 14, 2016

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

10

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes10

Frequently asked questions

Is QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

Yes. QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #1981739) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC has 172 inspections on file and 10 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC operate?

QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC operates 92 power units with 98 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?

No. QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC located?

QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC is based in PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Illinois at 29 E PALATINE RD, 60070. Phone: (224) 551-5544.

What are QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?

QUALITY REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.9%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 17.4% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.