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FIRST CHOICE OF ELKHART INC

DOT 681284MC 246602ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateNorthland Insurance CompanyELKHART, IN

COMPANY

Authority since
2023-12-21
MCS-150
2026-04-30 · 845,609 mi (2024)
Fleet
9 units · 9 trailers · 9 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
845,609 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 75%

ADDRESS

Physical
2334 STERLING AVE
ELKHART, IN 46516
Mailing
2334 STERLING AVE STE 4
ELKHART, IN 46516

CONTACT

Phone
2694832010
Email
mfirstchoice@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
REBECCA SMITH
Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
3
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor Vehicles
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
33 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
Northland Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
21.4%
9 / 42 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
25 crashes · 1 fatal · 13 with injuries · 25 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
79% — 33 clean of 42 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
21.4% — driver OOS 1, vehicle OOS 8

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
64 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-04-30

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

High OOS rate 26% (last 24 mo)
11.1 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
3.6 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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