Smart Choice Transport LTD
Abbotsford, BC
Profile data updated Jun 18, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
80
Power Units
83
Drivers
FMCSA since 2025 (0 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2025. Based in Abbotsford, BC, they operate a fleet of 80 power units with 83 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Intermodal, Dry Van and Power Only.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Smart Choice Transport LTD operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Trailers | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Smart Choice Transport LTD is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 83
MCS-150 Mileage: 684 miles (2025)
Driver Information
83
Total Drivers
83
CDL Drivers
83
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD
4 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Monon. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 INTERMODAL CHASSIS. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 50% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | 50% |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 2 | 50% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 25% |
| Monon | 1 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.2%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
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
INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | 91X | 84705 | $750,000 | 01/16/2026 |
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Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD is inferred to operate: Intermodal, Dry Van and Power Only.
Is SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD's authority currently active?
SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD been in business?
SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2025, making their authority approximately 9 months old.
Where is SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD located?
SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD is physically located at 2051 EVERETT STREET, ABBOTSFORD, BC V2S 7S1.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) 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 — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
3 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SMART CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD, of which 1 (33%) 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 | 3 | 1 |
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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