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The Ideal Move

35 Railroad Ave # 100, Colonie, NY 12205

DOT 1122518

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E-Mail
carol@idealallied.com
Phone Number
+1 (518) 205-3862

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Company information

Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00-17:00
Service AreasAlbany area
Google Rating
4.5
(132 reviews)

Department of Transportation Government Data

All data is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Company Profile

Years in Business: 22 years - First Registered in Apr. 2003

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

the ideal move ltd

DOT Number

1122518

Registration Date

04/24/2003

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

07/31/2025

Added Date

04/24/2003

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

mark a geddes

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Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2025)

125,000

Filled: 07/31/2025

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

5

Total Drivers

1

CDL

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

8

Total Trucks

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Total
Severe (Out of Service)
Driver Unfit to Drive
Unsafe Driving
Tired Driver
Vehicle Not Well Maintained

Violations explained

These are all the recorded violations for The Ideal Move

Total: All recorded violations.
Severe (Out of Service): Critical violations halting operations until fixed. (The truck or the driver cannot drive and it would be illegal for them to do so.)
Driver Unfit to Drive: Violations regarding driver qualifications (medical, CDL, documents). For example, they are supposed to wear eyeglasses but are found driving without them.
Unsafe Driving: Violations like speeding, improper lane changes, ignoring traffic signs.
Tired Driver: Violations of driving/rest period rules preventing fatigue.
Vehicle Not Well Maintained: Vehicle-related violations (brakes, lights, cargo security, mechanical).

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

The Risk Score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.

Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.

Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.

Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.

Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.

Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver & Distance Allocation

Breakdown of driver assignments by route type and trip distance.

Local(< 100 mi)

Long-Distance(> 100 mi)

Total

In-State044
Out-of-State011

Inspections

This is a list of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspections from highway stops, conducted either randomly by highway patrol or at weigh stations.

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

DRIVER VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE VIOLATIONS

UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS

DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS

SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS

1L45000122

2025-09-29

NY

0

0

0

0

0

2

SPG4020075

2025-07-29

NY

0

0

1

0

0

0

D103500128

2025-04-25

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

SPT3100559

2025-03-31

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

SPT3140547

2025-03-07

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

DT00000051

2025-03-01

MA

0

0

0

0

0

0

SPT3140194

2024-11-11

NY

0

0

0

0

0

1

1L37000556

2024-01-29

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

29

Total Inspections

23

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

0

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2025-09-29

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative

2025-09-29

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam

2025-07-29

Unsafe DrivingNo

Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV

2024-11-11

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative

2024-01-29

Driver FitnessNo

Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.

2024-01-29

Driver FitnessNo

Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.

2024-01-29

Driver FitnessNo

MEDICAL (CERTIFICATE) - OPERATING A PROPERTY-CARRYING VEHICLE WITHOUT POSSESSING A VALID MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.

2024-01-29

Driver FitnessNo

Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate

Violations

80

Total Violations

64

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

PA009729900X

09-NOV-20

PA

0

1

Y

2830734

NY3948908900

27-AUG-22

NY

0

0

Y

10759MM

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

2

Injury Crashes: 1 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

1

Injuries

0

Fatalities

Number of Tows

2

Injuries

Number of injuries per year

Crash Factors

Incidents by season

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by weather condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by road surface condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by light condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

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