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Q C TRANSPORT INC
Blue Grass, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 950471 · MC 504559
Conditional
Active 21 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-504559 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
20.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC504559
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-Z26459
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
950471
MC Number
MC-504559
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 27, 2001
Authority Granted
November 19, 2004
Annual Mileage
472,935 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
203 E Telegraph Rd, Blue Grass, IA 52726
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kent Knickelbein
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelCoal/CokeDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2024 | IL | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL4
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
3
Tank
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH7KN222063 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 46 ft | 5HTSN4627Y7W07828 | 2 | — |
| Butl | Semi-trailer | 1333A550000000000 | 1 | 1 |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 1HLS5N7B1P7W02523 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y5EM043103 | 1 | — |
| Troxel | Semi-trailer | 1T9TA4327HR719312 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 43 ft | 4J8B04327XT010909 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7JN994011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH0KN222065 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH9KN222064 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | 446S000158 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | CARMEUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TROXEL |
1M1AW07Y5EM043103 1T9TA4327HR719312 |
IA VF2961 IA FZ3269 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 419M000046 | DAVENPORT IA | II | 3 | — | Q C TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL CO., |
4V4NC9TH0KN222065 1HLS5N7B1P7W02523 |
IA FZ7376 IA VF6641 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | 5005480790 | I-80 E, IL | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BUTL |
4V4NC9EH7JN994011 1333A550000000000 |
IA FZ3278 IA VF6839 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| May 16, 2025 | 5005390044 | I-80 W/B, IL | II | — | — | QC TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9TH7KN222063 5HTSN4627Y7W07828 |
IA FZ7827 IA VE8311 |
| October 23, 2024 | 3998422246 | 100 W FRONT ST ANNAWAN INCES T, IL | I | — | — | UNKNOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LBT INC |
4V4NC9TH9KN222064 4J8B04327XT010909 |
IA FY9501 IA FB8438 |
| June 25, 2024 | 3998742024 | 014 - MOLINE - I-74/280 W/B, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9TH7KN222063 5HTSN4627Y7W07828 |
IA FJ9456 IA VE8311 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARMEUSE | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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