FMCSA Carrier Profile
IDEAL CHARTER LLC
DBA: Ideal Charter
Chicago Ridge, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1875397 · MC 677066
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-677066 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC677066
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2-ATR-IL-19-S0342883-00
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CS-EL-01000045-0
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1875397
MC Number
MC-677066
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 8, 2009
Authority Granted
July 8, 2009
Annual Mileage
648,287 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9982 Andersen Ave Ste A, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tom Janociak
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MG3JMBA3FW067043 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 27, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MG3JMBA3KW069465 | 0 | Clean |
| August 26, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC0LDKT9036 | 0 | Clean |
| July 30, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | UNKNOWN · 3ALACYFE3SDVZ8015 | 0 | Clean |
| May 2, 2025 | IA | Level I — Full | MCI · 2MG3JMBA7KW069467 | 0 | Clean |
| September 20, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MCIN · 2MG3JMBA1FW067042 | 0 | Clean |
| September 20, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MCIN · 2MG3JMBA1FW067042 | 0 | 1 OOS |
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| March 8, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
OH2
IA1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
4
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA1FW067042 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA3FW067043 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA3KW069465 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA7KW069467 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0LDKT9036 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALACYFE3SDVZ8015 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| June 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 4, 2026.
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