FMCSA Carrier Profile
FIRST CHOICE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC
Ooltewah, TN
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months
Authority
Active
MC-1778260 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1778260
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA866467265
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4496584
MC Number
MC-1778260
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 2025
Authority Granted
December 8, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Ooltewah, TN
Email
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (61.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1GCHK23182F149804 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 1GCHK23182F149804 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 13, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 1GCHK23182F149804 | 1 | 2 OOS |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Observed
Reported
Power units
~1
1
Trailers
~2
—
9.7yr
Avg age · 3 units
0
Annual miles · self-reported
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2 · 67%
Pickup
1 · 33%
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup | 1GCHK23182F149804 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Flatbed | 4Z1GF352XNS006454 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Big Tex | Flatbed | 16V3F4821S6395769 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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