IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
USDOT 190262 • 17 OAK STREET, PEABODY, MA, 01960
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-152947 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 8, 2021 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MZI93015651 | ON FILE | Mar 14, 2010 | Apr 18, 2011 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBNCBQ | ON FILE | Jan 27, 2007 | Jan 27, 2011 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 1XG-343070 | ON FILE | Jun 26, 1996 | Jun 26, 1997 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97002497-BOS | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2007 | Mar 14, 2010 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97909232 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2006 | Mar 14, 2007 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3950704 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2006 | Jan 27, 2007 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AFN 8161389 | REPLACED | May 25, 2005 | Jan 27, 2006 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR3799817-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2004 | May 25, 2005 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-7288A530-TIL-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2003 | Apr 29, 2006 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | B01 QBR817200 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2003 | Apr 30, 2003 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AFN6717650 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2002 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | QBR817200 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 14, 2003 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | QBR817200 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 673594-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2000 | Mar 7, 2002 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 88319400000 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1999 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | Q3K09616000 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1997 | Jun 26, 1999 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PST112979 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1996 | Mar 14, 2000 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 125-700 273-9 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1996 | Jun 26, 1999 |
| METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 999207894 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1995 | Jun 26, 1997 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F 18121 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1991 | Jun 26, 1996 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 006FQ 993319 CAA | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 1991 | Sep 11, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MZI93015651 | CARGO | Apr 18, 2011 | Apr 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BBNCBQ | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2011 | Jan 27, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97002497-BOS | CARGO | Mar 14, 2010 | Mar 14, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97909232 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2007 | Mar 14, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 3950704 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2007 | Jan 27, 2007 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-7288A530-TIL-03 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2006 | Apr 29, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 8161389 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2006 | Jan 27, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR3799817-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2005 | May 25, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN6717650 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | B01 QBR817200 | CARGO | Apr 30, 2003 | Apr 30, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | QBR817200 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2003 | Mar 14, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 88319400000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | QBR817200 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 673594-00 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2002 | Mar 7, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PST112979 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2000 | Mar 14, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 125-700 273-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 1999 | Jun 26, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | Q3K09616000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 1999 | Jun 26, 1999 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1XG-343070 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 26, 1997 | Jun 26, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | 999207894 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 1997 | Jun 26, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 18121 | CARGO | Jun 26, 1996 | Jun 26, 1996 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 006FQ 993319 CAA | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 1995 | Sep 11, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-152947 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-152947 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC152947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC152947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 16, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC152947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | REVOKED | May 8, 2006 |
| MC152947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2003 |
| MC152947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2002 |
| MC152947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC152947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC152947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 25, 1981 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:398.8D1-MW | Migrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.52A-B | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLTON | RTE 90 WB @ CHARLTON PLAZA | ...V79794 | IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Nov 24, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WESTPORT | 95-N | ...K75979 | IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Aug 1, 2023 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHFIELD | I 93 S MM 55.2 | ...021524 | IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Mar 15, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | READING | RTE 95 N SO EXIT 56B | ...G27824 | IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | RTE 93 S MM 19 | ...077632 | IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Sep 9, 2019 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2015 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2015 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2014 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2013 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2012 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2012 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2009 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2003 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 1998 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 1998 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 1998 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events