Mccandless Idealease LLC
Aurora, CO
Profile data updated Apr 28, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
78
Power Units
4
Drivers
FMCSA since 2008 (18 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2008. Based in Aurora, CO, they operate a fleet of 78 power units with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Mccandless Idealease LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 43 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Tractors | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Mccandless Idealease LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 156,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
2
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC
24 trucks and 16 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 6, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Internatio, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 16 SEMI-TRAILER, 14 TRUCK TRACTOR, 10 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 7.5%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 16 | 40% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 35% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 25% |
Trailers (16 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 16 |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 |
| Utility Trailer | 5 |
| Great Dane | 3 |
| Wabash | 2 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 14 | 35% |
| Internatio | 10 | 25% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 3 | 8% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 3 | 8% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 3 | 8% |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | 8% |
| Utility Trailer | 2 | 5% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 5% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89188A | NV | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| E891402 | MI | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| BLDV88 | CO | Itnl TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| P301311 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PB51844 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 198C817 | TX | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 89183A | NV | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 214C222 | TX | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| BLDJ97 | CO | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| P557113 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| C403978 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| BECE87 | CO | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 036F926 | TX | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 85283A | NV | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 8162176 | CO | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| DEUR66 | CO | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 82784A | NV | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 5341234 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 82785A | NV | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| TEMPS736891 | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
Plate registrations span 7 states: CO (19) · IN (7) · NV (6) · TX (3) · ME (2) · TN (2) · MI (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 40)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
36
Inspections
24 months
30
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.7%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.8%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | CA | Full | 4 | 1 |
| 05/30/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 05/08/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/06/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/15/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/10/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 03/25/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/21/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/16/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/20/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 36 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2026 | NV | LAS VEGAS, NV | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 09/18/2025 | CO | WESTMINSTER, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/08/2025 | CO | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/28/2025 | CA | LOS ANGELES, CA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/31/2024 | CO | CANON CITY, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC is inferred to operate: Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC's authority currently active?
MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC been in business?
MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2008, making their authority approximately 18 years, 1 month old.
Where is MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC located?
MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC is physically located at 16704 E 32 AVE, AURORA, CO 80011.
Roadside Inspection History 36 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC has been inspected 36 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, CO, WY. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 14%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-08 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-06 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-15 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-10 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-25 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-21 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-20 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-30 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-29 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-14 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-02 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-31 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-12-31 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-23 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-08 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-10-28 | WY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-13 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-25 | WY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC was cited for 22 violations, of which 6 (27%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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