SMART CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC
PARKER, CO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMART CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3241489) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ANDREI URSU (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3241489/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281512 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANPolicy effective Aug 15, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1018230ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SMART CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in PARKER, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3241489. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
SMART CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Parker, CO. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 12% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (5) and SD (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (58.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Volvo, Fontaine, and Dorsey tra are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,512 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (MT) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 4, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 18 | |
| Utility | 12 | |
| Fontaine | 7 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Dors | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 5.61 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 7.14 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87882274 | May 15, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87522369 | Apr 7, 2026 | ID | 2 | LAVA HOT SPRINGS ID |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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7 | 110B3-C, 104F4-C, 55E-B | Yes |
| 87371481 | Mar 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | I-35 208 MM SB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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3 | 393.60C, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2C | No |
| 86922043 | Jan 28, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85838484 | Sep 22, 2025 | MT | 3 | VALIER MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85734092 | Sep 10, 2025 | MT | 3 | SIDNEY MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85740640 | Sep 9, 2025 | MT | 2 | FORSYTH MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84329824 | Apr 7, 2025 | MT | 2 | GREAT FALLS MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84152137 | Mar 14, 2025 | MT | 3 | HELENA MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83571434 | Jan 4, 2025 | MO | 1 | KINGDOM CITY MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 82852937 | Oct 7, 2024 | WA | 3 | REARDAN WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82567985 | Sep 3, 2024 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 82521990 | Aug 28, 2024 | OK | 2 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 390.19(b)(2) | Yes |
| 82440195 | Aug 19, 2024 | ND | 3 | BOWMAN ND |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82014871 | Jun 27, 2024 | CA | 2 | CAJON PLATFORM SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82048149 | Jun 26, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81202987 | Mar 26, 2024 | MT | 2 | ARMINGTON MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(c) | No |
| 80786066 | Jan 30, 2024 | UT | 1 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B, 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | No |
| 80759565 | Jan 26, 2024 | CO | 3 | LIMON CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 80707366 | Jan 26, 2024 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS POE NB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80590964 | Jan 10, 2024 | OK | 3 | ok-i-40-@-mm-221 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80610392 | Jan 8, 2024 | ND | 3 | HORACE ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.4A-DOSP, 392.2, 392.2-SLML | Yes |
| 80499893 | Dec 28, 2023 | MO | 3 | JOPLIN MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80425103 | Dec 18, 2023 | NM | 2 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80414621 | Dec 15, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-butler-county---015 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK2401040753 | Jan 10, 2024 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 26, 2019 | MC1018230-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM064470-01 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM064470-01 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Aug 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM064470-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM064470-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00453750 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2023 | Jun 16, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0453750 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 26, 2019 | Aug 21, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 28, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Jun 16, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| CAJON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS POE NB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-35 208 MM SB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| LAVA HOT SPRINGS ID | ID | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| KINGDOM CITY MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| ARMINGTON MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(a) | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1018230
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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33 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SMART CHOICE TRANSPORTATION LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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