Quality Life Science Transportation LLC
USDOT 3048405 · MC-48520 · Coopersville, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Quality Life Science Transportation LLC (dba QLS Transportation) is a company based in Coopersville, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 115 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #123 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 129 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 24.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, liquids / gases, coal / coke, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Quality Life Science Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | QLS Transportation |
| USDOT number | 3048405 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-48520 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 640 E Gateway Dr, Coopersville, MI 49404 |
| Phone | (616) 604-1697 |
| First registered | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3048405.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 30 | 85 | 0 |
| Trailers | 100 | 35 | 0 |
- 1.30 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 10,149,280 miles reported for 2025 – about 88,255 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 52% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 150 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Quality Life Science Transpo | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 30% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 11% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 16% higher than average |
| Inspections | 129 | 129 with a driver check, 49 with a vehicle check, 63 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: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Quality Life Science Transportation LLC?
Quality Life Science Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 3048405 and operating authority MC-48520.
How many trucks does Quality Life Science Transportation LLC have?
It reports 115 power units (115 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 135 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 19, 2026).
Where is Quality Life Science Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Coopersville, Michigan 49404.
What is the out-of-service rate of Quality Life Science Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 24.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.