CHOICE TOWING LLC
USDOT 2368666 • 8505 TULANE RD, SOUTHAVEN, MS, 38671
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-812408 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4490677 | ON FILE | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 14, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 CI 873563 10 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2017 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-07-83-0002 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 14, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-07-83-0001 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-07-83-0000 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK004140-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2013 | Jan 14, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4490677 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2024 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CI 873563 10 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-07-83-0002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-07-83-0001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-07-83-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004140-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2014 | Jan 14, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC812408 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2017 |
| MC812408 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2016 |
| MC812408 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2015 |
| MC812408 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2014 |
| MC812408 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87340950 | STEELE MO | MO | Level 2 | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 86986086 | MASON TN | TN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 86860342 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | Level 3 | TALBERT MF SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 86497284 | STANTON TN | TN | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 85590612 | BRAGG CITY MO | MO | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85193642 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.60C | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 84551234 | STANTON TN | TN | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.130C-CHVE | Yes |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 84191663 | BELDEN | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 84187426 | STANTON TN | TN | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 84001564 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| May 31, 2023 | 78786299 | NESBIT SCALE I-55 SOUTH | MS | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTHAVEN | STATELINE ROAD | ...KX3960 | CHOICE TOWING LLC |
| Aug 20, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTHAVEN | AIRWAYS BOULEVARD | ...KX3807 | CHOICE TOWING LLC |
| Apr 4, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHAVEN | 302 | ...KX3807 | CHOICE TOWING LLC |
| Dec 1, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHAVEN | TULANE ROAD | ...KX3807 | CHOICE TOWING LLC |
| Feb 9, 2022 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OLIVE BRANCH | CRAFT GOODMAN FRONTAGE | ...KX3960 | CHOICE TOWING LLC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHAVEN | STATELINE ROAD | ...LS3718 | CHOICE TOWING LLC |
| Jul 15, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records