IDEA EXPEDITED INC
50-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Chicago, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2363192
- MC
- MC810034
- Based
- Chicago, IL
- Contact
- 3477333141 · ideaexpedited@gmail.com
What this carrier is
IDEA EXPEDITED INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Chicago, IL. Operating footprint: 50 power units, 50 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC810034 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, beverages, paper products, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 50 term-leased tractors, 50 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,225 motor carriers operating 50 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 48 | 30.14 | 159.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 22 | 16.20 | 135.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.08 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 72.91 | 19.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.87 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 50-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2363192: 63 inspections across 19 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 12, 2026 in GA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 |
| Total violations | 48 (6 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: May 12, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, beverages, paper products, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,225 peer carriers operating 50 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 59 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 48 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 50 power units on file.
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