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IDEAS EXPRESS SERVICES LLC
Cherry Hill, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 696788 · MC 1720021
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1720021 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
35.0% OOS · 30 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on April 10, 2016 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 15.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1720021
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
696788
MC Number
MC-1720021
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 8, 1997
Annual Mileage
860,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3109 Burroughs Mill Circle, Cherry Hill, NJ 08882
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles Bediako
Cargo Types
General FreightU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance60
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.1pp higher)
35.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
77th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT6
MD6
NY6
PA4
MA3
MI1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Tractor
4
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV3E4S56368 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK47LX40122 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK17LY11342 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK47LX77557 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK67LX76667 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2PDNZ9313 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV4F4S53646 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV6F4S53695 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT4F4S55794 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620KD125090 | 1 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622JD117281 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624JD117380 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625JD117310 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625KD125148 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627JD117339 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 45 ft | 3H3V452K6SJ055398 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0JT155008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Chevrolet 3500/4500 | Not Applicable · Class 4 | 54DCDW1B8KS810127 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT2F4S55907 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV7D4S55397 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JT0B4S52051 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | SPRH003308 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJA6CK67LX76667 |
NJ M424AA |
| September 16, 2026 | 8L52000131 | HAMPTONBURGH NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JV6F4S53695 |
NJ XJNN94 |
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | SPF4020239 | MIDDLETOWN NY | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
54DCDW1B8KS810127 |
NJ XRFK87 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | 3010005191 | CT, CT | I | 21 | 3 | USPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK67LX76667 1GRAP0625KD125148 |
NJ M424AA TN U830608 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 3031A01115 | WINDSOR, CT | I | 14 | 2 | US POSTAL SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK47LX40122 3H3V532C0JT155008 |
NJ AT526S ME 5546707 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | DR00002100 | H-SPRINGFIELD, MA | III | 1 | — | US POSTAL SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK47LX77557 1GRAP0627JD117339 |
NJ AT525S TN U800247 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | DR00001897 | H-SPRINGFIELD, MA | III | 2 | — | US POSTAL SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK47LX40122 1GRAP0625JD117310 |
NJ AT526S TN U800218 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 24, 2025 | 0511000596 | NORTH HAVEN, CT | III | 2 | 1 | USPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK17LY11342 3H3V452K6SJ055398 |
NJ AW418T ME C433508 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | 1094000318 | I-84 EB EXIT 25, CT | III | 2 | — | USMAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK47LX77557 1GRAP0624JD117380 |
NJ AT525S TN U800288 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| April 29, 2025 | 2064C00072 | DARLINGTON MD | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV3E4S56368 |
NJ XMGV59 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 5 | June 30, 2026 |
| US POSTAL SERVICE | 3 | May 12, 2026 |
| USMAIL | 2 | June 3, 2025 |
| POSTAL SERVICE | 1 | February 17, 2025 |
| US POST OFFICE | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
| IDEAS EXPRESS SERIVCES LLC | 1 | November 1, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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