HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/297996-ifs-international-freight-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC193914
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 4 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (905) 481-4991, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC193914.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC193914 | — | AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Policy RMBA 2651907 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Aug 1, 2011 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC193914 | — | AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Policy RMBA 2651907 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC193914 | — | Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland Policy 8403548 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 12 · Ontario avg 16.1%
0 of 22 · Ontario avg 2.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 15, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MI | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | MI | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2025 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 13, 2025 | NY | 2 | 4 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Ontario average covers 27,972 vehicle and 49,096 driver inspections of all Ontario-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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Ontario share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 72.2% | 62.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 22.2% | 16.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 18.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203ACBP | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ontario column is the mix across all Ontario-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Chikaming Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 297996 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC193914 |
| Legal name | IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 90 |
| Drivers | 180 |
| Annual mileage | 3,967,995 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 31, 1992) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 31, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayConstructionOtherAuto Steel
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC193914: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC193914: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Is IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC193914: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking IFS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 297996. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (905) 481-4991, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC193914, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (905) 481-4991
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
4 companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1624737 ONTARIO INCORPORATED Review Carrier · DBA RIMS EXPEDITED |
Hamilton, ON | 1720524 | MC630866 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
| 2284074 ONTARIO INC Review Carrier · DBA RIMS TRANSPORT - HAMILTON |
Hamilton, ON | 2209816 | MC766791 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
| 2287767 ONTARIO INC Review Carrier · DBA RIMS TRANSPORT - MONTREAL |
Hamilton, ON | 2257501 | MC770373 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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