AUTO CHOICE EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1277377 • 125 S 3RD W, PRESTON, ID, 83263
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-503261 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 21, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA972324851 | ON FILE | Aug 19, 2023 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN046666 | ON FILE | Nov 23, 2010 | Sep 23, 2011 |
Insurance History (38 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN266974 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2019 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN266974 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2019 | Aug 19, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA4080623 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2017 | Aug 19, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0064958001 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2016 | Aug 19, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08206301 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08206301 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08206301 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 20, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08206301 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2015 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08206301 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 9, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS036081 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS036081 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2014 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS036081 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2014 | Jan 28, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS036081 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS036081 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT788555-8012-121 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2013 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT788555-8012-121 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2012 | Mar 27, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN046666 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2010 | Aug 19, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN655166 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2009 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN655166 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2009 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TK606455 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TK606455 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TK606455 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2008 | Jul 22, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TK606455 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TK606455 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2008 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TK606455 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TK606455 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2008 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TK606455 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2008 | Jul 22, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 479660 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 479660 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 479660 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2007 | Jun 26, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 479660 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2007 | Jun 26, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP32324A | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP32324A | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 98471653 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 98471653 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP32324A | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2005 | Sep 28, 2005 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP203166 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2004 | Aug 19, 2005 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP203166 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2004 | Aug 19, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA972324851 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN266974 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN266974 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA4080623 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0064958001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2016 | Aug 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2016 | Jul 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2015 | Jan 28, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT788555-8012-121 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT788555-8012-121 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2013 | Mar 27, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN046666 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2012 | Aug 19, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN046666 | CARGO | Sep 23, 2011 | Sep 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN655166 | CARGO | Nov 23, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN655166 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | CARGO | Nov 24, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2009 | Jul 22, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | CARGO | Jul 22, 2009 | Jul 22, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | CARGO | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479660 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479660 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479660 | CARGO | Jun 26, 2008 | Jun 26, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479660 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2008 | Jun 26, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 98471653 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2007 | Aug 19, 2007 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32324A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2007 | Aug 19, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32324A | CARGO | Sep 28, 2005 | Sep 28, 2005 |
| CANCEL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP203166 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 98471653 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2005 |
| CANCEL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP203166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32324A | CARGO | Aug 19, 2005 | Aug 19, 2005 |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2016 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2015 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2015 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2014 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2014 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2012 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2010 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2009 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2009 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2008 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2008 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2007 |
| MC503261 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2005 |
| MC503261 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 5, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2004 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jan 10, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (25 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.905233/ -116.980820 | ...805906 | AUTO CHOICE EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORTLAND | I-84 .58 W 181ST AVE ON RAMP | ...805906 | AUTO CHOICE EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 16, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2012 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2007 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events