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IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

17 OAK STREET · Peabody, MA 01960

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #152947
  • USDOT #190262 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 13
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is a Peabody, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-152947 and their USDOT number is 190262.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/05/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 417,270 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 7 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MA (10), CT (7), NH (7), US (1), VT (1). Home base: Peabody, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.07 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.16 1 Vehicle Maintenance 9.34 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0.23 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 26
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 398.8D1-MWMigrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective3× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
17 OAK STREET
PEABODY, MA 01960
Mailing Address
IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
19 LEBLANC DRIVE
PEABODY, MA 01960

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