DBA: IDEAL CHARTER

IDEAL CHARTER LLC

DOT 1875397 MC 677066 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
25 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 12.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
28 units

Drivers: 45

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

9982 ANDERSEN AVE STE A, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL, 60415

Phone Number

(708) 570-4019

Mailing Address

9982 ANDERSEN AVE STE A, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL, 60415

Cell Phone

(708) 539-1438

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(708) 810-9800

Business Organization

LLC

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
17 years

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-07-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-07-08 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-06-30 BIPD/Excess CS-EL-01000045-0 $4,000,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… - - ACTIVE
2025-06-30 BIPD/Primary 2-ATR-IL-19-S0342883-00 $1,000,000 ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2024-06-30 BIPD/Primary KAA020472401 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-06-30 BIPD/Excess KXA020472401 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-06-30 BIPD/Primary KCA 2669369 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2024-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-06-30 BIPD/Primary 5ST10092-01 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2023-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-06-30 BIPD/Primary 5ST10092-00 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2022-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-04-03 BIPD/Primary 152001 1257302 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2021-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-01-07 BIPD/Primary 152001 1257302 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2021-04-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-06-30 BIPD/Primary 152001 1257302 $5,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2021-01-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-06-30 BIPD/Primary 5G1001446-03 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2020-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-30 BIPD/Primary 5G1001446-02 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2020-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-06-30 BIPD/Primary 5G1001446-01 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2019-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-06-30 BIPD/Primary 5G1001446-00 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2018-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-06-30 BIPD/Primary FLP100295-00 $5,000,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2017-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-06-30 BIPD/Primary AU201500007381 $5,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2016-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-06-30 BIPD/Excess EX201500000293 $5,000,000 GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA00042403 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2015-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA00039537 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2014-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA00037761 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA00034141 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2012-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA00033630 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2011-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

12.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

25 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 25 Last inspection: Aug 27, 2025 Total crashes: 7

FMCSA Inspection Records (25 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Aug 27, 2025

0095001513

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IL MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...

Aug 27, 2025

0095001512

Level 1 IL MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...

Aug 26, 2025

0100001450

Level 1 IL FREIGHTLIN 3ALACXFC...

Jul 30, 2025

2498007870

1 viol.
Level 3 WI UNKNOWN 3ALACYFE...

May 2, 2025

000P128HPH

Level 1 IA MCI 2MG3JMBA...

Sep 20, 2024

3215012212

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 OH MCIN 2MG3JMBA...

Sep 20, 2024

3261014230

Level 3 OH MCIN 2MG3JMBA...

Sep 22, 2023

3261013410

Level 2 OH MCIN 2MG3JMEA...

Sep 8, 2023

0122000150

Level 5 IL UNK 3ALACXFC...

Sep 8, 2023

0122000149

Level 5 IL UNK 3ALACXFC...

Sep 8, 2023

0097001164

Level 5 IL MCIN 2M93JMDA...

Sep 8, 2023

0097001163

1 viol.
Level 5 IL MCIN 2MG3JMBA...

Sep 8, 2023

0080001474

Level 5 IL MCIN 2MG3JMEA...

Sep 8, 2023

0080001473

1 viol.
Level 5 IL MCIN 2MG3JMBA...

Sep 7, 2023

0122000144

2 viol.
Level 5 IL MAHA 2M93JMDA...
Total Inspections

25

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

25

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (7 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 16, 2026

IN • IN0904926411

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 8, 2026

IN • IN0904919867

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2023

IL • ILX003120306

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 23, 2022

KY • KY0072822070

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2021

IL • ILX002254177

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 8, 2018

IL • ILX001349495

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 8, 2012

IL • IL00M2232878

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

7

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

1

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

25
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

28

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

45

CDL Drivers: 45
Interstate: 44
Intrastate: 1
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 44
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 1

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

28

Power Units

0

Trucks

28

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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