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Carrier profile · USDOT 681284 · MC-246602 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC
DBA FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT
9 power unitsavg 12.7 yrMulti-region · 14 statesELKHART, IN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-246602 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.7Avg age (yr)
1998–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2929 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.040.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.7 yr
Model years 1998–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC (USDOT 681284) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 6, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 30, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC's USDOT number?
FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC's USDOT number is 681284, and its motor carrier number is MC-246602.
Is FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC's safety record?
FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC's fleet?
FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC operates 9 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC based?
FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC is based in ELKHART, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.
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