Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC

6153 MONTROSE AVE APT 1 · Chicago, IL 60634

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #854064
  • USDOT #2338808 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-854064 and their USDOT number is 2338808.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/25/2026 · last updated Sep 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/25/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 450,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: NC (2), OH (2), WI (2), TN (1), SC (1). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.18 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.41 1 Vehicle Maintenance 18.5 4 Drugs / Alcohol 2.64 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FIRST CHOICE TRANS INC
6153 MONTROSE AVE APT 1
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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