First Choice Transport Safety Record
DOT# 681284 · Elkhart, IN 46516 · 2694832010
Legal name: First Choice of Elkhart INC
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, First Choice Transport (DOT# 681284) in Elkhart, Indiana has 44 inspections on record with 92 violations and a 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 92 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.
Inspection History · 44 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/01/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/12/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/15/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/14/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/27/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/29/2025 | VT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-JUN-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-JUN-25 | TX | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.