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First Choice of Elkhart Inc

Doing business as First Choice Transport

USDOT inactiveAuthority activeCarrier & Shipper · Interstate
  • USDOT681284
  • MC246602
  • LocationElkhart, IN
  • Phone(269) 483-2010
  • Fleet9 power units · 9 drivers

First Choice of Elkhart Inc (USDOT 681284, MC-246602) is an interstate motor carrier based in Elkhart, Indiana with 9 power units and 9 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number is not active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-246602Carrier, ShipperLiability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026Safety ratingNot rated0 inspections in 24 monthsOut-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Apr 30, 20266 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 12, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-246602Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Active

First granted on December 19, 1991 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

  • Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XNorthland Insurance Company$1,000,000Jan 6, 2026
Insurance history: 44 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyJan 6, 2026Oct 28, 2026Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2025Jan 6, 2026Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyJan 6, 2024Jan 1, 2025Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Watford Insurance CompanyJan 6, 2023Jan 6, 2024Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Scottsdale Insurance CompanyJan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2023Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Dec 18, 2019Jan 6, 2021Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Jan 6, 2019Dec 18, 2019Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyFeb 28, 2018Jan 6, 2019Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyJan 6, 2018Feb 28, 2018Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Great Divide Insurance CompanyJan 6, 2017Jan 6, 2018Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jan 6, 2016Jan 6, 2017Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jan 6, 2015Jan 6, 2016Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jan 6, 2014Jan 6, 2015Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jan 29, 2013Jan 6, 2014Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Tower Insurance Company of New YorkJan 29, 2012Jan 29, 2013Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Nov 10, 2011Jan 29, 2012Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jan 29, 2011Nov 10, 2011Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Sentry Select Insurance CompanyApr 22, 2009Jan 29, 2011Replaced
CargoSentry Select Insurance CompanyNov 13, 2005Apr 25, 2011Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Sentry Select Insurance CompanyNov 13, 2005Apr 22, 2009Replaced
CargoCarolina Casualty Insurance Co.Nov 13, 2004Nov 13, 2005Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Nov 13, 2004Nov 13, 2005Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Nov 13, 2002Nov 13, 2004Replaced
CargoCarolina Casualty Insurance Co.Nov 13, 2002Jan 18, 2005Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Sirius America Insurance CompanyNov 13, 2001Nov 13, 2001Replaced
CargoWestchester Fire Insurance CompanyNov 13, 2001Nov 13, 2002Replaced
CargoWestchester Fire Insurance CompanyNov 13, 2000Dec 18, 2001Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Sirius America Insurance CompanyNov 13, 2000Nov 13, 2001Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Westport Insurance CorporationAug 13, 2000Nov 13, 2000Term / cancl
CargoOnebeacon America Insurance CompanyAug 15, 1999Sep 28, 2000Cancel
CargoUnited States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Aug 15, 1998Aug 15, 1999Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Employers Mutual Casualty Co.Aug 13, 1998Aug 13, 2000Cancel
CargoLumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.Mar 27, 1998Aug 15, 1998Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Athena Assurance CompanyMar 27, 1998Aug 13, 1998Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Northern Insurance CompanyFeb 11, 1998Feb 11, 1998Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Northern Insurance CompanyJan 8, 1998Feb 11, 1998Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Northern Insurance CompanyMar 27, 1997Jan 8, 1998Cancel
CargoThe Insurance Company of North AmericaMar 27, 1997Mar 27, 1998Replaced
CargoThe Insurance Company of North AmericaMar 27, 1996Mar 27, 1997Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Northern Insurance CompanyMar 27, 1996Mar 20, 1997Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Northern Insurance CompanyJan 27, 1995Apr 11, 1995Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Casualty Insurance CompanySep 30, 1994Dec 17, 1994Cancel
CargoHartford Fire Insurance CompanySep 30, 1994Mar 27, 1996Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. of ConnecticutSep 30, 1992Sep 30, 1994Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc., Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

0
Inspections
0 with no violations
—
Driver out-of-service
0 of 0 inspections
—
Vehicle out-of-service
0 of 0 inspections
2
Crashes
0 fatal · 0 injury · 2 tow-away

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file — Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 21, 2023
  3. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 6, 2021
  4. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 8, 2019
  5. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 28, 2018
  6. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 8, 2018
  7. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 6, 2017
  8. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 6, 2016
Show 12 earlier events
  1. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 6, 2015
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 3, 2014
  3. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 28, 2013
  4. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 14, 2005
  5. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 3, 2005
  6. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 16, 2000
  7. Reinstated — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
  8. Dismissed — Property Broker
  9. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 7, 1995
  10. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 24, 1994
  11. Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on April 27, 1995
  12. Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on April 27, 1995

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated April 30, 2026

Power units
9
Trucks
9
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
9
CDL drivers
9
Interstate drivers
9
Miles traveled
845,609 (2024)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
No
USDOT registered
March 19, 1997
Address
2334 Sterling Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(269) 483-2010

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
  • Motor vehicles

Key facts

  • USDOT number 681284 was registered on March 19, 1997.
  • Operating authority MC-246602 was first granted on December 19, 1991.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on April 30, 2026.
  • It reported 845,609 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
  • One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Northland Insurance Company.
  • FMCSA records list 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc..

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