CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3094321 • 10463 CR 173, IOLA, TX, 77861
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87442042 | US 190 MP 664 | TX | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9T, 396.3A1B | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87468029 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 86694930 | IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALE | TX | Level 2 | MANA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.60C | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 86666317 | 105 N COLE ST | TX | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.60D | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 86143252 | 13385 TX36 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.45B2PC, 393.45B2UV, 393.55C1 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 85569248 | US 77 SB AT MP 506 | TX | Level 2 | BRAZ SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.9, 392.2W, 393.19 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 83789607 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | MANA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9TS, 396.3A1 | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BRYAN | 3200 RIVERSIDE PKWY | ...Z51570 | CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 3, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...002659 | CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 1, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records