Queen Transportation LLC
USDOT 1460231 · MC-550436 · Hickory, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Queen Transportation LLC is a company based in Hickory, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 89 power units and 90 drivers, which ranks it #99 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 156 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 20.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, building materials, fresh produce, commodities dry bulk, paper products, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Queen Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1460231 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-550436 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2349 13Th Ave Sw, Hickory, NC 28602 |
| Phone | (828) 323-9142 |
| First registered | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1460231.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 68 | 21 | 0 |
| Trailers | 225 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,096,979 miles reported for 2024 – about 68,505 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 90 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Queen Transportation LLC | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.8% | 20.5% | 13.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 62% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 29% lower than average |
| Inspections | 156 | 156 with a driver check, 48 with a vehicle check, 93 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Queen Transportation LLC?
Queen Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 1460231 and operating authority MC-550436.
How many trucks does Queen Transportation LLC have?
It reports 89 power units (89 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 225 trailers, with 90 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 31, 2025).
Where is Queen Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Hickory, North Carolina 28602.
What is the out-of-service rate of Queen Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 20.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.