FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1626502 • 6486 RIDINGS RD, SYRACUSE, NY, 13206
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-856166 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-57-1019 | ON FILE | Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-57-1019 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-57-1019 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-57-1019 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 5492525 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9798099 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9798099 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2017 | Jul 12, 2021 |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9798099 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 15, 2017 | Aug 2, 2021 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | B1U9705E | REPLACED | May 29, 2014 | Sep 15, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | CAA 5492525 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9798099 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9798099 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9798099 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | B1U9705E | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC856166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 |
| MC856166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2021 |
| MC856166 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 100 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 100 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.606B2-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (100 inspections)
Showing 50 of 100
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 S | ...M8S252 | FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: 17 93081132 | ...hj3199 | FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 3, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...JH2101 | FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...LR2743 | FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 29, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 81I Ref Mrkr 81I33031009 | ...HS8980 | FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| May 28, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILKINSBURG BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0376 W | ...JX5254 | FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 14, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...NB7150 | FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 4, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2017 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2009 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records