RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
1ST CHOICE PALLETS LLC
DBA: 1st Choice Freight
Tonopah, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1805935 · MC 738443
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-738443 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 6 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on June 23, 2025 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC738443
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPAZ0560117421
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1805935
MC Number
MC-738443
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 27, 2008
Authority Granted
March 24, 2011
Annual Mileage
10,500 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3912 S 339 Ave, Tonopah, AZ 85354
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Arturo Cossio
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X9LJ392371 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 Pines PINES TRAILER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1PNV532N2PKB52520 | 1 | 1 |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAHXT6007837 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | 1003800998 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 8 | 2 | ENCINO PALLETS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAILMOBIL |
1XKZDP9X9LJ392371 1PT01JAHXT6007837 |
AZ 03A2DS CA 4TL8935 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 14, 2025 | XC72610396 | PHOENIX AZ | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PINES |
1XKZDP9X9LJ392371 1PNV532N2PKB52520 |
AZ 03A2DS AZ NKA8BPA |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ENCINO PALLETS | 1 | July 10, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or request removal of this page.