Smart Choice Transportation LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3241489 · Parker, CO 80134 · 9707440831

B

Good safety record — scored 24/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/21/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Smart Choice Transportation LLC (DOT# 3241489) in Parker, Colorado has 31 inspections on record with 48 violations and a 12.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

31 Inspections
12.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
3 Power Units

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 12.9%
Carrier: 12.9% (4 of 31) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 6.5%
Carrier: 6.5% (2 of 31) National: 6.4%
51% OOS rate better than 51% of carriers in Colorado
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Colorado

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.

48 total violations across 31 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
22
Unsafe Driving
21
Hours of Service
4
Other
1

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 17 states
Level 1: 3 (10%) Level 2: 12 (39%) Level 3: 16 (52%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/21/2026 IA 2 0 0
01/28/2026 SD 3 0 0
09/22/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/10/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/09/2025 MT 2 0 0
04/07/2025 MT 2 0 0
03/14/2025 MT 3 0 0
01/04/2025 MO 1 0 0
10/07/2024 WA 3 0 0
09/03/2024 SD 2 0 0

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 MC1018230
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 Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Compan $1,000 08/15/2025

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 3
Drivers 3
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/05/2019
MCS-150 Filed 20250616 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 616,416
Address 17002 Lamar Dr, Parker, CO 80134