FMCSA Carrier Profile
FIRST CHOICE FOOD SERVICE OF VIRGINIA INC
Wilson, NC
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3094992
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 7, 2018
Annual Mileage
68,050 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1801 Purina Cir S, Wilson, NC 27893-9590
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Melvin Ray Barnette
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Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
66.7%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HCDZAPR0LL093579 | 0 | Clean |
| October 21, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HCDZAPR2LL096483 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 19, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTW · 3HCDZAPR0LL093579 | 0 | Clean |
| February 11, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTW · 3HCDZAPR0LL093579 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HCDZAPR0LL093579 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| February 3, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | INTW · 3HCDZAPR0LL093579 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| January 13, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HCDZAPR2LL096483 | 0 | Clean |
| April 30, 2024 | NC | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HCDZAPR2LL096483 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC8
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488CM236308 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0LL093579 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR2LL096483 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25308M519201 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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