QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC
35-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Baker, MT. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 265176
- MC
- MC185031
- Based
- Baker, MT
- Contact
- 4063455648 · patrickg@quality-transportation.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, oilfield equipment, and grain, feed, hay, QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Baker, MT. 35 power units, 35 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC185031 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 28, 1990).
Fleet composition on file: 35 term-leased tractors, 35 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,692 motor carriers operating 35 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 23.56 | 55.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 12 | 10.56 | 113.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.41 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 55.81 | 116.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.68 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 35-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 265176: 172 inspections across 17 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 60 |
| Total violations | 85 (18 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 31, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,692 peer carriers operating 35 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 111 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 85 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 35 power units on file.
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