FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 1626502 • 6486 RIDINGS RD, SYRACUSE, NY, 13206

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,626,502
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3159918573
Power Units (MCS-150)
38
Drivers (MCS-150)
48
MCS-150 Mileage
1,600,000
Physical Address
6486 RIDINGS RD, SYRACUSE, NY, 13206
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 8, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-856166ACTIVEUnknownSep 12, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-57-1019ON FILEAug 8, 2025Sep 15, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-57-1019CANCELLEDSep 15, 2024Aug 8, 2025
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-57-1019CANCELLEDSep 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-57-1019CANCELLEDSep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2024
UNION INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCAA 5492525REPLACEDSep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2023
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary9798099REPLACEDJul 12, 2021Sep 15, 2021
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary9798099REPLACEDSep 15, 2017Jul 12, 2021
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary9798099NAME CHANGEDSep 15, 2017Aug 2, 2021
NGM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryB1U9705EREPLACEDMay 29, 2014Sep 15, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-57-1019BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2025Sep 15, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-57-1019BIPD/PrimaryAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-57-1019BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-57-1019BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024
TERM/REPLUNION INSURANCE CO.CAA 5492525BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
TERM/REPLCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY9798099BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021
TERM/CANCLCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY9798099BIPD/PrimaryAug 2, 2021Aug 2, 2021
TERM/REPLCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY9798099BIPD/PrimaryJul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
TERM/REPLNGM INSURANCE COMPANYB1U9705EBIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC856166COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2025
MC856166COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 13, 2021
MC856166MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 3, 2014Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
2.29

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
100
Violations
78
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
38
Drivers (MCS-150)
48
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
2
Jun
4
Jul
2
Aug
5
Sep
5
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
4
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
4
Aug
4
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 100 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states100 inspections

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 100 inspections)

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Violation Summary (78 violations from 100 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO390.21TE-LCMVINFO20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SAInoperative/defective brakes228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106B-CCargo securement - front end structure105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.606B2-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVIPhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:392.80(a)Using a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(2)CDL suspended/revoked1010Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.78vs nat'l 1.80
-1.02 below avg

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

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Inspection History (100 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687435658EAST SYRACUSE NYNYLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Mar 10, 202687298057VICTOR NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.106B-CNo
Mar 10, 202687298005LIVINGSTON MANOR NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1390.21TE-LCMVINFONo
Mar 5, 202687237655EAST SYRACUSE NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45B2-BHTDYes
Feb 27, 202687220370VICTOR NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LHLINo
Feb 26, 202687209181PREBLE NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Feb 23, 202687176205WESTMORELAND NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-HLLHNo
Feb 3, 202687000882TULLY NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 27, 202686943000MANCHESTER NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11A1-LLPL, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Dec 31, 202586722590VICTOR NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 19, 202586653271WESTMORELAND NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 15, 202586625438TULLY NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 2, 202586512921WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.53B-B, 393.47ENo
Nov 25, 202586437786LISLE NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 18, 202586399135WESTMORELAND NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Nov 14, 202586368599VICTOR NYNYLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 15, 202586077613PREBLE NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 12, 202585796572SYRACUSE NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.606B2-HMERNo
Sep 11, 202585808195ITHACA NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 8, 202585772587LISLE NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 3, 202585730986VICTOR NYNYLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LBLNo
Aug 28, 202585676915LISLE NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 20, 202585602169PREBLE NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78A-WSNo
Aug 18, 202585530586H-DEDHAMMALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER5390.21TE-LCMVINFO, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLLRYes
Aug 18, 202585530588H-MILTONMALevel 3FRTV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTLNo
Jul 1, 202585148094TULLY NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.203B-CBPNo
Jun 13, 202584996574VICTOR NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Jun 2, 202584858215TULLY NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 13, 202584724718HASTINGS NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 12, 202584693856LISLE NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.45B2-BHTD, 396.5B-L, 396.9D2-FTFYes
May 1, 202584610809NICHOLS NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45B2-BHTD, 172.602C-HMERYes
Apr 22, 202584531438PREBLE NYNYLevel 2CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 3, 202584314523PREBLE NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 26, 202584289423VERONA NYNYLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202584023942H-GRAFTONMALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Feb 11, 202583846769VICTOR NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 8, 202583596383PREBLE NYNYLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202583606894GOUVERNEUR NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 7, 202583596050PREBLE NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 2, 202583561893MANCHESTER NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIFTA, 390.21TE2IV-DNo
Dec 27, 202483521283HORSEHEADS NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 3, 202483350365OWEGO NYNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 18, 202483237552WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 12, 202483191244GLENMONT NYNYLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Nov 4, 202483069900LISLE NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 29, 202483058470TONAWANDA NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LCL, 396.5B-L, 396.3A1-ALBVYes
Oct 23, 202483033370SYRACUSE NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 21, 202483012326TULLY NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 17, 202482984423GOUVERNEUR NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 2, 202482864217MANCHESTER NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

64 total · 10.9% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 3, 2023PATOW00PENN FOREST TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 7476 S...M8S252FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
Nov 22, 2022NYTOW00Ref Marker: 17 93081132...hj3199FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
Nov 3, 2022NYTOW00Ref Marker:...JH2101FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
Jun 30, 2022PAINJURY01GREENFIELD TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 N...LR2743FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
Aug 29, 2021NYTOW00Rt 81I Ref Mrkr 81I33031009...HS8980FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
May 28, 2021PATOW00WILKINSBURG BOROUGHINTERSTATE 0376 W...JX5254FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
Jan 14, 2021NYTOW00Ref Marker:...NB7150FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
Dec 4, 2020PATOW00
Dec 2, 2019NYINJURY01
Dec 4, 2017CTINJURY01
Oct 17, 2017NJINJURY01
Oct 10, 2016NYTOW00
Jul 7, 2016NYTOW00
Dec 23, 2009NYINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2025
Authority
Aug 8, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 15, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNION INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 22, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 3, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 30, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 15, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 2, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 12, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 28, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 4, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 17, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 15, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NGM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 10, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 7, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 23, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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