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FQ TRUCKING CORP
Walnut Bottom, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4396487 · MC 1725300
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1725300 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southwind Risk Retention Group Inc
Safety
Not Rated
86.7% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
86.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 100% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 72.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1725300
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SWR-PA-0005993-26
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4396487
MC Number
MC-1725300
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 18, 2025
Authority Granted
September 25, 2025
Annual Mileage
7,250 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Walnut Bottom, PA
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
38
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance81
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate70.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (64.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate72.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (52.0pp higher)
86.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
100th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
9 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
11 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 17, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME6
DE3
NY2
MA1
MD1
NH1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
6
Pickup
4
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Car Hauler
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8X3DT4GEA35593 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT1GEB29529 | 3 | 2 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5030LL008328 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Appalachian Trailers Inc. | Car Hauler · 43 ft | 5Z5GC4332JS000824 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3HT7BEC26598 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8X3DT8DEB12896 | 2 | 2 |
| Appl | Semi-trailer | 541GC4331LM000579 | 2 | 2 |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 5VGFC4239HL007220 | 2 | 1 |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 5VGFL4330KL004129 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT1NED09483 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3HT2GEA87388 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FTWW33P35EC10010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Atc Trailers | Car Hauler · 50 ft | 4A9A15034RM260144 | 1 | 1 |
| Appa | Semi-trailer | 541FC4331HM000813 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VG4L4330KL004129 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 9438001211 | ME, ME | II | 17 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEV KAUF |
1GC5KZC84GZ270912 5VGFL4330KL004129 |
FL BT10IW PA XPV9269 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 0990004500 | NH, NH | I | 16 | 5 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD APPALACHIAN TRAILERS INC. |
1FD8W3HT1NED09483 5Z5GC4332JS000824 |
PA VDG5731 ME 5638130 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | 4387004214 | ME, ME | I | 6 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD APPALACHIAN TRAILERS INC. |
1FD8X3HT7BEC26598 5Z5GC4332JS000824 |
PA VCE5053 ME 5638129 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | 4387004213 | ME, ME | I | 12 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD APPALACHIAN TRAILERS INC. |
1FD8X3HT2GEA87388 5Z5GC4332JS000824 |
GA S2578428 ME 5638129 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | 4387004212 | ME, ME | I | 11 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD APPL |
1FT8X3DT8DEB12896 541GC4331LM000579 |
PA VBX9427 ME 5560999 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 0246C01666 | PORT DEPOSIT MD | II | 11 | 3 | RA2L MOTORS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3DT1GEB29529 5VGFW5030LL008328 |
NJ H098846 NJ F50TCX |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 3L05420815 | PREBLE NY | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD ATC TRAILERS |
1FTWW33P35EC10010 4A9A15034RM260144 |
NJ H057100 PA PT180Y9 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 9094000362 | AUGUSTA, ME | III | 7 | — | INTEGRATED INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUF |
1FD8X3HT7BEC26598 5VGFC4239HL007220 |
PA VCE5053 ME 5559823 |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | 1206001159 | NEWARK DE | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3DT1GEB29529 5VGFW5030LL008328 |
NJ F849570 NJ F50TCX |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | 1206001147 | NEWARK DE | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3DT1GEB29529 5VGFW5030LL008328 |
NJ F849570 NJ F50TCX |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| RA2L MOTORS LLC | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| INTEGRATED INDUSTRIES | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| LINCOLN POWER SPORTS | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| ROADRUNNER | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 27, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 25, 2025 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 29, 2025 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. |
| May 29, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective June 28, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective June 17, 2026 |
| June 10, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 10, 2026 |
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