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BEST CHOICE TRUCKING LLC
Houston, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4244582
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
100.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 99% 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 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4244582
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 22, 2024
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
100.0%
Ranks in the 99th 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
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK37LW91589 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 28, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK37LW91589 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| September 30, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK37LW91589 | 7 | 3 OOS |
| September 23, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTEUMML3SS575189 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| July 22, 2025 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK37LW91589 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| July 1, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK37LW91589 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| February 25, 2025 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | STER · 2FZXBLBB5YAB53343 | 0 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
7 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| July 22, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 23, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 30, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| January 28, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| April 10, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | Out of service |
| July 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| July 1, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: Low | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | 1 | Out of service |
| September 30, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| January 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Cited |
| January 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| April 10, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Failure to obey traffic control device | 5 | Cited |
| July 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| September 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 31 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX7
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37LW91589 | 5 | 5 |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML3SS575189 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Sterling Truck L8500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZXBLBB5YAB53343 | 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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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 7, 2026.
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