- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 423 days (since May 21, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 423 days (since May 21, 2025).
- Prior insurance gap · 70 days Nov 3, 2022 → Jan 12, 2023
- Common (Property) gap · 70 days Inactive Nov 9, 2022 → reinstated Jan 18, 2023
- BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC (USDOT 3855568) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 423 days (since May 21, 2025). Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 70 days — Nov 3, 2022 → Jan 12, 2023 • Common (Property) gap · 70 days — Inactive Nov 9, 2022 → reinstated Jan 18, 2023 On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3855568/ As of: Jul 17, 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
F
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since May 21, 2025.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Do not book.
Uninsured since May 21, 2025
Company profile
-
Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC is a motor carrier based in ELKHART, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3855568. 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 7 drivers, with 7 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.
Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 9, 2022 to Jan 18, 2023 (70 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 3, 2022 to Jan 12, 2023 (70 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Glav | 1 | |
| I C Corpor | 1 |
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81570575 | May 6, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-lat:33---09-32.04n |
FRHT OTHER
|
0 | — | No |
| 81335265 | Apr 12, 2024 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
I C CORPOR SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 80552047 | Jan 5, 2024 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
INTERNATIO SCHOOL BUS
|
1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 79957091 | Oct 18, 2023 | WA | 3 | wa-sc64---east-spokane-(poe) |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 79666738 | Sep 12, 2023 | WA | 2 | wa-sc64---east-spokane-(poe) |
INTL SCHOOL BUS
|
3 | 392.2, 390.21T(f) | No |
| 79444715 | Aug 10, 2023 | NE | 3 | I-80 EB AT 13TH ST |
GLAV BUS
|
3 | 383.23(a)(2), 395.8(f)(1), 390.21T(f) | No |
| 78376132 | Apr 18, 2023 | IL | 3 | il-i-80-w/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1406778 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2023 | MC1406778-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 7, 2022 | MC1406778-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | CRU-0000020-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 12, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | CRU-0000020-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | CRU-0000020-23 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 70 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 3, 2022 to Jan 12, 2023 | ||||||
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | CRU-0000009-22 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
May 27, 2025
-
May 27, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
May 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jan 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jan 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Nov 9, 2022
-
Nov 9, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Nov 9, 2022authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 70 days (through Jan 18, 2023)
-
Nov 3, 2022insuranceCANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Nov 3, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 70 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 12, 2023)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 EB AT 13TH ST | NE | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
Indiana carriers
All carriers based in Indiana
-
Elkhart carriers
Carriers based in Elkhart, IN
-
Stations in Indiana
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC1406778
common · INACTIVE · MC
-
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
-
7 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC
Is FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC an active motor carrier? ▾
What is FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC had? ▾
What is FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC based? ▾
Does FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC operate? ▾
Has FIRST CHOICE HOTSHOTS & DRIVEAWAY INC had any crashes? ▾
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.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.