HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3818780-quintessence-travels-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:23 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
QUINTESSENCE TRAVELS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average55.6% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (708) 262-9331, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1381071.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1381071 | Primary | Incline Casualty Company Policy 5ST12287-01 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Mar 24, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 9 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 4 · Illinois avg 4.4%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| May 9, 2025 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2024 | IL | 5 | 1 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | IL | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2024 | IL | 5 | 3 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | IL | 5 | 1 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | IL | 5 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 6 | 81.3% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 12.5% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6.3% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 3922LCDLR | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AHOSPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABISA | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRMC | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Equipped with aisle seats not designed and installed to automatically fold and leave a clear aisle when they are unoccupied Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39391BASIW | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEI | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3818780 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1381071 |
| Legal name | QUINTESSENCE TRAVELS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 7,305,965 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 13, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 10, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 22, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about QUINTESSENCE TRAVELS LLC
What does QUINTESSENCE TRAVELS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1381071: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about QUINTESSENCE TRAVELS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking QUINTESSENCE TRAVELS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3818780. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 262-9331, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1381071, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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