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Freight Carrier · Kalkaska, MI

1ST CHOICE TRUCKING AND RENTAL INC

Name: 1ST CHOICE TRUCKING AND RENTAL INC
Address: 1256 THOMAS ROAD, KALKASKA, MI, 49646, US
Telephone: (231) 258-0417

1256 THOMAS ROAD · Kalkaska, MI 49646

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #763750
USDOT #831888 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
6
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

1ST CHOICE TRUCKING AND RENTAL INC is a Kalkaska, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-763750 and their USDOT number is 831888.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/29/2025 · last updated Aug 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/29/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 262,884 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MI (2), CO (1). Home base: Kalkaska, Michigan.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.9 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

3
Total
0
Clean
3
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 4 unique codes

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 2

393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

1ST CHOICE TRUCKING AND RENTAL INC
1256 THOMAS ROAD
KALKASKA, MI 49646

Mailing Address

1ST CHOICE TRUCKING AND RENTAL INC
P O BOX 970
KALKASKA, MI 49646

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