First Choice Transport INC
Syracuse, NY
DBA: DELIVERY ON DEMAND
Profile data updated Sep 11, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
38
Power Units
48
Drivers
FMCSA since 2007 (19 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2007. Based in Syracuse, NY, they operate a fleet of 38 power units with 32 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Car Hauler, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, First Choice Transport INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Tractors | 5 | 26 | 0 | 31 |
| Trailers | 13 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Authorized Cargo Types
First Choice Transport INC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 32
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,600,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
48
Total Drivers
32
CDL Drivers
20
Interstate Drivers
28
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
29 trucks and 13 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jul 15, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 18 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 13 SEMI-TRAILER, 11 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 18 | 43% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 31% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 26% |
Trailers (13 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 13 |
| Utility Trailer | 5 |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Vanguard N | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 5 |
| 53 ft | 5 |
| 2 axles | 12 |
Vehicle makes (11 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 17 | 40% |
| International | 8 | 19% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 5 | 12% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 4 | 10% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 5% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 2% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 2% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 2% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 2% |
| Hino | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99943MM | NY | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Jul 2026 |
| 34887PF | NY | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 5183455 | ME | Vanguard N SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 20893NE | NY | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3274974 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| M76TCX | NJ | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 2788429 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 2945339 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 2915796 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 3274906 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 5229391 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| U998553 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3830454 | IN | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 86637NB | NY | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | Feb 2026 |
| 3078907 | IN | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3160763 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 25156NG | NY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| 69592NE | NY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 3552156 | IN | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| U998556 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: IN (17) · NY (11) · ME (10) · TN (2) · MA (1) · NJ (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 42)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
55
Inspections
24 months
50
Violations
Total found
8
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/01/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/21/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/22/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/24/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/10/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/10/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | NY | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 02/27/2026 | NY | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/26/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 02/23/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/03/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/27/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 12/31/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 55 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 91X | 506-923982 | $750,000 | 09/15/2025 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | 08/08/2025 | 09/15/2025 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | 09/15/2023 | 09/15/2024 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | 09/15/2024 | 09/15/2024 | CANCEL | |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CAA 5492525 | 09/15/2021 | 09/15/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9798099 | 07/12/2021 | 09/15/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | B1U9705E | 05/29/2014 | 09/15/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1019 | 09/15/2024 | 08/08/2025 | CANCEL | |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9798099 | 09/15/2017 | 08/02/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9798099 | 09/15/2017 | 07/12/2021 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Car Hauler, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC's authority currently active?
FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC been in business?
FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2007, making their authority approximately 19 years, 6 months old.
Where is FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC located?
FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC is physically located at 6486 RIDINGS RD, SYRACUSE, NY 13206.
Roadside Inspection History 54 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC has been inspected 54 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, MA, CT. Out of these, 7 inspections (about 13%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TB2-DOT — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-09-01 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-22 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-10 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-10 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-23 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-03 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-27 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-19 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-15 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-02 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-18 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-11-14 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-15 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-12 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-11 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-08 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
39 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC, of which 10 (26%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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