CHOICE TRANSPORTATION INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202645 inspections · 36 violations (6 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 3395.3A2-HOSPDITHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
7
1× · sev 7
- 4392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 5393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 6390.21TE2IV-D
Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 8395.30B2-ELDDFC24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9391.11B4-CLHA1 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- WI5
- IN4
- SD3
- WA3
- MT2
- MO2
- PA2
- OH2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 8.9% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Winona County, MN
Medium impact7 of 36 violations in the last 12 months (19%) came from inspections in Winona County, MN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Winona County, MN to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 46% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 15%
- 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× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 7%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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× · 17%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 17%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 22%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 11%
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× · 30%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× · 2%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 20% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 19%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 7%
- 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× · 9%
- 393.201A-VUCSVan/OT Trailers - Upper rail flange broken with complete separation1× · 7%
- 393.201A-VLRBVan/OT Trailers - Lower rail broken with complete separation in bay area1× · 7%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 15%
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× · 7%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× · 19%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. · OOS
- 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. Time
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
- Plan loads around available hours
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA56 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 26 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi37 drivers
- Company officer
- DANIEL SORENSON
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1999-11-10
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-21
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 39 trucks · 2 owned tractors · 21 owned trailers · 23 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 23 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
25 events- 01/21/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2025)
- 05/30/2021Insurance cancelled — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 5E8-61-78
- 05/01/2021Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1S738291
- 05/01/2021Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E8-61-78
- 05/03/2018Insurance cancelled — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 25-69862
- 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 25-69862
- 04/06/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2018)
- 05/31/2017Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E4-66-22
- 05/04/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2017)
- 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E4-66-22
- 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CAA 514 61 95
- 05/01/2016Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 514 61 95
- 05/30/2013Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJZ9150945206
- 05/03/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2013)
- 05/01/2013Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJZ9150945206
- 05/01/2010Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASKY91509452065
- 03/29/2006Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy YYKY91509452085
- 05/01/2005Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASKY91509452064
- 06/03/2004Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy ADC6997825
- 05/01/2004Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy ADC6997825
- 03/04/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 11/19/2003Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0420 03 099929
- 01/07/2000MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/15/2004)
- 11/10/1999Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 10/01/1999Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0420 03 099929
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2003-03-10
- Last review
- 2003-03-06
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-21
- Reported mileage
- 1,990,444 mi (2025)
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