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Freight Carrier · Bristol, PA

IDEAL TRANS LLC

Name: IDEAL TRANS LLC
Address: 1498 CLYDE WAITE DR, BRISTOL, PA, 19007, US
Telephone: (215) 385-1545

1498 CLYDE WAITE DR · Bristol, PA 19007

Authorized: Property

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MC #858725
USDOT #2481305 USDOT Active

174
Power Units
183
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

IDEAL TRANS LLC is a Bristol, PA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 174 truck(s) in their fleet and 183 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-858725 and their USDOT number is 2481305.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jun 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 28,316,081 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Bristol, Pennsylvania. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

73 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
8
Injury
23
Tow
31
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.88 74 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.45 37 Vehicle Maintenance 4.31 76 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 10

Inspection Summary

396
Total
229
Clean
167
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 130 unique codes

Critical 45

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch2× OOS×2 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver 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 Interview.4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.1421× OOS×1 SW 1
393.67Fuel tank requirement violations1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 18

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other13× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation12× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 50

393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× 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 wear4× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber2× SW 4
392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap2× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 4

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4
391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.1× SW 4
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required2× SW 1
391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier4× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.2× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

IDEAL TRANS LLC
1498 CLYDE WAITE DR
BRISTOL, PA 19007

Mailing Address

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