FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC
38-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Syracuse, NY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1626502
- MC
- MC856166
- Based
- Syracuse, NY
- Contact
- 3159918573 · ckroll@fctcny.com
What this carrier is
FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Syracuse, NY. Operating footprint: 38 power units, 48 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC856166 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and paper products.
Fleet composition on file: 5 owned tractors, 13 owned trailers, 26 term-leased tractors, 3 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,079 motor carriers operating 38 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 20.62 | 67.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 6.64 | 30.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2.97 | 134.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 61.99 | 100.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 4 | 0.63 | 632.8% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 38-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1626502: 100 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 24, 2026 in NY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 |
| Hazmat | 2 |
| Total violations | 78 (11 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs local lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and paper products on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,079 peer carriers operating 38 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 64 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 78 violations.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 632.8% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running local lanes with 38 power units on file.
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