DBA: FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT

FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC

DOT 681284 MC 246602 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
43 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 30.23% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
9 units

Drivers: 9

Trailers: 9 (9 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2334 STERLING AVE, ELKHART, IN, 46516

Phone Number

(269) 483-2010

Mailing Address

2334 STERLING AVE STE 4, ELKHART, IN, 46516

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-12-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-12-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-02-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-02-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-01-06 BIPD/Primary WN413017 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-01-01 BIPD/Primary 21UENBH4T4J $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2026-01-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-01-06 BIPD/Primary WN366107 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-01-06 BIPD/Primary W18AF00311 $1,000,000 WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-01-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-01-06 BIPD/Primary TFS0000002 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-01-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-12-18 BIPD/Primary 84081001 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2021-01-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-01-06 BIPD/Primary 84081001 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2019-01-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-02-28 BIPD/Primary 70TRB002287 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2019-01-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-01-06 BIPD/Primary 70TRB002287 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2018-02-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-01-06 BIPD/Primary 8007552 $1,000,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-01-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-01-06 BIPD/Primary 5000792 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2017-01-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-01-06 BIPD/Primary 5000792 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2016-01-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-06 BIPD/Primary 361842 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2015-01-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-01-29 BIPD/Primary 360606 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2014-01-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-01-29 BIPD/Primary CPPFN0041712 $1,000,000 TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NE… 2013-01-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-11-10 BIPD/Primary 355930 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2012-01-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-29 BIPD/Primary CTP355930 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2011-11-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-04-22 BIPD/Primary CT751083-3605-081 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-01-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-13 BIPD/Primary CT751083-3605-051 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-04-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-11-13 CARGO 341721 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2005-11-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-11-13 CARGO 339422 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2005-01-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

30.23%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

43 inspections · 13 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

25.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

4 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 43 Last inspection: Mar 3, 2026 Total crashes: 25

FMCSA Inspection Records (43 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Mar 3, 2026

HP01300889

Level 2 KS KW 1XKAD69X...

Feb 19, 2026

V262228580

Level 2 TX WSTR 5KJJBHDR...

Jan 19, 2026

SPT3101254

1 viol.
Level 3 NY FORETRAVEL 1FUYDDYB...

Dec 15, 2025

8557006673

Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKAD69X...

Dec 1, 2025

I01R062123

1 viol.
Level 1 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Oct 12, 2025

9571001971

12 viol.
Level 3 IN WESTERN ST 5KJJBHDR...

Sep 15, 2025

CX00001628

3 viol.
Level 3 MA FRTV 1FUYDDYB...

Jul 14, 2025

UF9S001164

Level 3 CA VLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 27, 2025

6118000677

Level 3 VA WESTERN ST 5KJJBHDR...

Apr 29, 2025

51A0001193

Level 2 VT FRHT 1FUYDDYB...

Mar 28, 2025

9511004361

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN WESTERN ST 5KJJBHDR...

Feb 19, 2025

KIRKB04906

5 viol.
Level 2 MI VOLV 4VG7DARH...

Nov 18, 2024

1009900152

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 AZ VOLKSWAGON 4V4NC9EH...

Nov 18, 2024

2698003771

23 viol. 4 OOS
Level 1 WI VOLVO 4VG7DARH...

Oct 1, 2024

0240008208

Level 2 SC WESTERN ST 5KJJBHDR...
Total Inspections

43

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

43

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (25 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 30, 2025

IN • IN0904766461

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 5, 2025

TX • TX76CGHQE1UM

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2021

AR • AR2021572500

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 23, 2021

TX • TX60LBHQE10R

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Dec 29, 2019

IN • IN0903519349

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 12, 2017

TN • TN0101796258

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2017

MI • MI0009967653

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 19, 2016

GA • GA0005971006

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2016

FL • FL8523576306

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 28, 2013

MI • MI0008838771

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2013

NY • NYSP15905150

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 26, 2013

MS • MS1301135301

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 28, 2012

IN • IN0901948830

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 3, 2012

TX • TX3K8FHQE1O7

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 9, 2012

LA • LA0120004373

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

28

Total Crashes

25

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

42

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 35
OOS: 7

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

43
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

9
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

9

0 owned

Trailers

9

9 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

9

CDL Drivers: 9
Interstate: 9
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 25.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 9
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

9

Power Units

9

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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