IDEAL TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 374831 • 403 BUMGARNER INDUSTRIAL DR, CONOVER, NC, 28613
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA866874990 | ON FILE | Dec 29, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN05148 | ON FILE | Feb 21, 2008 | Feb 21, 2011 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA866874990 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012648 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012597 | REPLACED | May 8, 2023 | Oct 7, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012597 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2023 | Nov 4, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011322-00 | REPLACED | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0102336001 | REPLACED | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0123622001 | REPLACED | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003214 | REPLACED | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1457683 | REPLACED | May 9, 2016 | May 8, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0004285 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2011 | May 9, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00239700 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2008 | Aug 6, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00239700 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Aug 11, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00239700 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN00088 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2006 | Feb 21, 2008 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMR3667 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2005 | Mar 22, 2006 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMR3667 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2005 | Feb 21, 2006 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03202508 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 1999 | Feb 21, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03202508 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 1999 | Feb 25, 2005 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM 13845279800 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 1995 | Dec 15, 1999 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 222906 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 1995 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 222906 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 1995 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 222906 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1992 | Nov 22, 1995 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 222906 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1992 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | AT 591 738 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 1990 | Dec 15, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA866874990 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA866874990 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012648 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012597 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012597 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011322-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0102336001 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0123622001 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003214 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1457683 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004285 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2016 | May 9, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00239700 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00239700 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2011 | Aug 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN05148 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2011 | Feb 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN00088 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2008 | Feb 21, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00239700 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 222906 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMR3667 | CARGO | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 22, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMR3667 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2006 | Feb 21, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202508 | CARGO | Feb 25, 2005 | Feb 25, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202508 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2005 | Feb 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM 13845279800 | CARGO | Dec 15, 1999 | Dec 15, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 222906 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 222906 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | AT 591 738 | CARGO | Dec 15, 1995 | Dec 15, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 222906 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 1995 | Nov 22, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-224953 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-224953 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-224953 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-224953 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC224953 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 30, 2025 | REVOKED | Mar 24, 2026 |
| MC224953 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 30, 2025 | REVOKED | Mar 24, 2026 |
| MC224953 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2016 |
| MC224953 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2016 |
| MC224953 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2011 |
| MC224953 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2011 |
| MC224953 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2005 |
| MC224953 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2005 |
| MC224953 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC224953 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC224953 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 20, 1990 | REVOKED | Dec 30, 2024 |
| MC224953 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 1990 | REVOKED | Dec 30, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 61 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 61 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (61 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...292812 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 30, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARRISBURG | 49 | ...844181 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 13, 2023 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 3 | ECHO | I-80 EB MP 179, | ...JT0186 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 3, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | IS 70 | ...ND9840 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | I-40 | ...NK7704 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 6, 2023 | NC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MOCKSVILLE | 64 | ...LN0553 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 21, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MAIDEN | W MAIDEN RD | ...391040 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 5, 2022 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 8 | — | I-80 | ...NK7704 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 5, 2022 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-80 / MILEPOST 137 / 3.04E, 1.13S OF ROSCOE | ...NK7704 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 7, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HICKORY | FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD SE | ...849293 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 15, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WENTZVILLE | CST VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY | ...605480 | IDEAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 28, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2015 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2014 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2013 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2013 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2012 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 1999 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events