First Choice Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 1626502 · Syracuse, NY 13206 · 3159918573

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, First Choice Transport INC (DOT# 1626502) in Syracuse, New York has 99 inspections on record with 76 violations and a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

99 Inspections
9.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
19 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 9.1%
Carrier: 9.1% (9 of 99) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.0%
Carrier: 2.0% (2 of 99) National: 6.4%
63% OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in New York
17% crash rate better than 17% of carriers in New York

Violation Categories · 76 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

76 total violations across 99 inspections
11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
44
Unsafe Driving
19
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
4
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
6

Inspection History · 99 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 3 states: MA, MD, NY
Level 1: 14 (14%) Level 2: 56 (57%) Level 3: 29 (29%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 NY 3 0 0
03/10/2026 NY 2 0 0
03/05/2026 NY 1 1 0
02/27/2026 NY 1 0 0
02/26/2026 NY 2 1 0
02/23/2026 NY 2 0 0
02/03/2026 NY 3 0 0
01/27/2026 NY 2 1 0
12/31/2025 NY 2 0 0
12/19/2025 NY 3 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC856166
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary North River Insurance Co. $750 09/15/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 19
Drivers 27
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/02/2007
MCS-150 Filed 20250826 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,600,000
Address 6486 Ridings Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206

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Resources

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