IDS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3248332 • 1746 CANTERBURY LANE, PALATINE, IL, 60074
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1021731 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | BMP1500782-00 | ON FILE | Mar 4, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | BMP1500782-00 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | BMP1500782-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910032 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHWA1901259653-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04296252 | REPLACED | May 9, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04296252 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2021 | May 9, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 448915001 | REPLACED | Mar 28, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 448915001 | CANCELLED | Mar 28, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0559302 | REPLACED | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BMP1500782-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BMP1500782-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BMP1500782-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910032 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHWA1901259653-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04296252 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04296252 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448915001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448915001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0559302 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2021 | Mar 28, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1021731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2025 |
| MC1021731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2025 |
| MC1021731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2024 |
| MC1021731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 2019 | — | Unknown |
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
42 states • 371 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from latest 100 of 371 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 4 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 2 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:2-SLLEWA1 | 2-SLLEWA1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (371 inspections)
Showing 50 of 371
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-35 | ...NK0327 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 10, 2026 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0029 | ...WM9812 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 7, 2025 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MANDAN | I 94 E | ...165456 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I070 | ...UY0581 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUFFALO TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0070 W | ...787744 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 28, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Not Reported | I-85 SOUTHBOUND NEAR SR-317 | ...894104 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EDGERTON | MONTROSE | ...WP3936 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BUTLER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...139293 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC, |
| Aug 8, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | IH 27 | ...170801 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 22, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARYLAND CITY | 0 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 4.300 ON MD 198 - LAURE | ...692830 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 20, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROLLA | IS 44 | ...WM9742 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 1, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...108098 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...138844 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 2, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | E 49 I10 | ...357979 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 10, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROCKWAY | IH 094 WB | ...600454 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 7, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 2116 WILLIS RD | ...321143 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 31, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HANOVER TWP | I-280 | ...260288 | IDS TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events