WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC

BELL GARDENS, CA

USDOT 3492049 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: FABIAN SANTANA GARCIA General Freight Based in BELL GARDENS, CA Grade A · 92

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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review

Company officer: FABIAN SANTANA GARCIA

Cargo: General Freight

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 3492049)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): FABIAN SANTANA GARCIA (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3492049/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers

On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240417 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 3492049

In FMCSA records since Sep 22, 2020 (~5y)

Company officer FABIAN SANTANA GARCIA

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

General Freight

Fleet size 1 units

Drivers 1

Annual mileage 5,840 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (323) 637-2989

Email: [email protected]

Physical

5929 GOTHAM ST APT C

BELL GARDENS, CA 90201-5565

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 3492049

In FMCSA records since Sep 22, 2020 (~5y)

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 5,840 mi

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 1.30 vs 1.80 -0.50

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Trucks	1	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 2 crashes →

	6–12 months	Total
Fatalities	0	0
Injuries	1	1
Tow-away	1	1
Crash reports	1	1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 34 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	30	30	0
OOS inspections	3	9	0
OOS percentage	10%	30%	—
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%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes (24m)

2 all-time

Authorities

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in BELL GARDENS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3492049. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 34 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Bell Gardens, CA. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 29.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 933% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (31 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

29.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Hino are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,417 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 240,417 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 240,417 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
California (CA)	30	9	30.0%	Jan 15, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Freightliner		27
Hino		7

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Percentile	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	2	—	0.73	1	—	Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service	1	—	0.65	1	—	Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	19	—	4.74	5	—	Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (34 rows) View all 34 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
86820708	Jan 15, 2026	CA	5	EAST LOS ANGELES	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 67696F3 · 5PVNE8JR5E4S50210	0	—	No
86820642	Jan 15, 2026	CA	5	EAST LOS ANGELES	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	0	—	No
86795026	Jan 13, 2026	CA	5	SANTA FE SPRINGS	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 67696F3 · 5PVNE8JR5E4S50210	0	—	No
86795025	Jan 13, 2026	CA	5	SANTA FE SPRINGS	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	1	393.45B2-B-AIR	No
86784205	Jan 12, 2026	CA	1	SB RAINBOW CVEF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	2	396.3A1-BOS, 392.2SLLHOS	Yes
86730959	Jan 6, 2026	CA	3	SB CARSON SCALES	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 74056Z3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	0	—	No
86556908	Dec 11, 2025	CA	2	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	1	393.9A-LFTSI	No
86375739	Nov 19, 2025	CA	1	CONEJO IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 74056Z3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	1	392.2-SLLEQP	No
86378396	Nov 17, 2025	CA	1	ca-rainbow-if-(northbound)	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 74056Z3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	2	393.9A-LFTSI, 396.3A1-BALAC	No
85883289	Sep 25, 2025	CA	2	WALNUT	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	1	393.9A-LSML	No
85844745	Sep 19, 2025	CA	3	US-101 SB SCALES	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	1	392.2-SLLDL	No
85751826	Sep 10, 2025	CA	2	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	1	393.9A-LFTSI	No
85600045	Aug 25, 2025	CA	1	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	5	393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E	Yes
85508619	Aug 14, 2025	CA	2	ca-w/b-peralta-scale	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 67696F3 · 5PVNE8JR5E4S50210	2	393.9A-LSLIWR, 390.21TC-MC	Yes
85354035	Jul 28, 2025	CA	2	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	3	383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.207A-STCB, 392.2-SLLSR	Yes
85288603	Jul 17, 2025	CA	2	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	1	393.9A-LHLI	No
84941295	Jun 11, 2025	CA	2	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 30166X2 · 1FVACWDU1EHFX4263	4	393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LHLI	Yes
84646976	May 9, 2025	CA	2	CARSON CVEF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	0	—	No
84248685	Mar 26, 2025	CA	1	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	1	393.207C-SBML	Yes
83988608	Feb 26, 2025	CA	3	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 30166X2 · 1FVACWDU1EHFX4263	0	—	No
83898541	Feb 18, 2025	CA	2	SB CARSON SCALES	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	0	—	No
83732684	Jan 27, 2025	CA	2	RAINBOW IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	1	393.60C	No
83141629	Nov 8, 2024	CA	2	SAN ONOFRE IF	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	2	392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LLPL	No
83030797	Oct 28, 2024	CA	1	ca-conejo-if-s/b-scales	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 98812T3 · 3ALACWDT8HDHZ1634	1	393.47E	No
82970404	Oct 22, 2024	CA	2	GPM	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK CA 52304L3 · 3ALACWDT2GDHN0639	3	383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSR	Yes

Recent Crashes (2 rows)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
CA6902501166	Nov 5, 2025	CA	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
CA5502203584	Jul 12, 2022	CA	0	0	Yes	No	Tow

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
SAN ONOFRE IF	CA	11	6
CONEJO IF	CA	2	0
EAST LOS ANGELES	CA	2	0
SANTA FE SPRINGS	CA	2	0
SB CARSON SCALES	CA	2	0
CARSON CVEF	CA	1	0
EB SR-91 PERALTA SCALE	CA	1	0
FAIROAKS BLVD AT HUNTINGTON DR	CA	1	1
GPM	CA	1	1
RAINBOW IF	CA	1	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
392.2	Violation of Local Laws - Explain:	Unsafe Driving	5	0
393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	Vehicle Maintenance	4	0
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	Vehicle Maintenance	3	2
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	Vehicle Maintenance	2	0
393.75(a)(1)	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	Vehicle Maintenance	2	2
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	Driver Fitness	1	1
393.47(d)	All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0
393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0

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How to verify WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC

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.
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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.

Frequently asked questions about WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC

Is WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3492049 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC's safety rating? ▾

WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC had? ▾

34 roadside inspections are on file for WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 34 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC based? ▾

WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5929 GOTHAM ST APT C, BELL GARDENS, California 90201-5565. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC have valid operating authority? ▾

WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.

How many trucks and drivers does WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC operate? ▾

WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC had any crashes? ▾

2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WISE CHOICE LOGISTICS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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