IDEAL CARRIER INC
USDOT 3273137 • 1592 SMILEY ST, LIBERTY, MO, 64068
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-1033649 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7804425 | ON FILE | Jul 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7804425 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7804425 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2023 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2021 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2021 | Nov 25, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA01299421 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 30, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA01299421 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1299421 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2019 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 982522001 | REPLACED | May 1, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7804425 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7804425 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7804425 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2023 | Nov 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CA01299421 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CA01299421 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2021 | Oct 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1299421 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 982522001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1033649 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Sep 28, 2020 |
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
7 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (12 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 (STATE ROAD 8) | ...GW2326 | IDEAL CARRIER INC |
| Dec 16, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records