BEST CHOICE FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3644207 • 15112 CALLE VERANO, CHINO HILLS, CA, 91709
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1253505 | REVOKED | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71009003 | ON FILE | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-425083-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-425083-01 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-425083-01 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW2733779-00 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW2733779-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW2733779-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW2733779-00 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW2733779-00 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1800113 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2021 | Jun 16, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71009003 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-425083-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-425083-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW2733779-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-425083-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW2733779-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW2733779-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1800113 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW2733779-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW2733779-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1253505 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1253505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MC1253505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2022 |
| MC1253505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1253505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2022 |
| MC1253505 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 25, 2021 | REVOKED | Jun 25, 2025 |
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 • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84369623 | ST CLAIR MO | MO | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-HWSL, 393.47A-BCFSBD | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 81409894 | TURNER TURNPIKE EB MM 178 | OK | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 16, 2023 | 80407488 | WILLIAMS AZ | AZ | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 78965168 | FAULKNER COUNTY | AR | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 16, 2023 | 78627864 | CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA EAST STN) | AR | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.95(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records