IDEAL MOVING AND STORAGE INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Texas average 25.1%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (888) 377-3180, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC612157.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC612157 | — | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. Policy TCP0003709 · 34 | — | Mar 21, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC612157 | — | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. Policy TCP0003709 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 21, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 8 · Texas avg 25.1%
3 of 9 · Texas avg 7.7%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | CT | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 1, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | NH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2026 | OK | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2026 | OK | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Oct 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 26 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 | 65.0% | 78.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 10.0% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| 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 · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSU | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Flagstaff, AZ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1664920 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC612157 |
| Legal name | IDEAL MOVING AND STORAGE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 1,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 11, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Household GoodsOtherFURNITURE
Questions about IDEAL MOVING AND STORAGE INC
What does IDEAL MOVING AND STORAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC612157: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about IDEAL MOVING AND STORAGE INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking IDEAL MOVING AND STORAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1664920. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (888) 377-3180, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC612157, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.