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Carrier profile · USDOT 2338808 · MC-854064 · Updated 06/13/2026

FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC

5 power unitsavg 10.8 yrRegional · 5 statesCHICAGO, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-854064 ACTIVEHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(773) 257-9323Email dispatchFIRSTCHOICETRANSUSA@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority13 yr active
since 2012
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo75.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.8 yr

Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

13 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 13-yr authority, 75% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC safe to work with?

Is FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC safe to load? FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC (USDOT 2338808, MC-854064) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 13 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 22 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 75.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (68/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
FCFIRST CHOICE TRANS INC 68
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Frequently asked

What is FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC's USDOT number?

FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC's USDOT number is 2338808, and its motor carrier number is MC-854064.

Is FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC's safety record?

FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC has a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).

How big is FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC's fleet?

FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC based?

FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.