Carrier profile · USDOT 1200804 · MC470792 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cesar Ochoa

DBA First Choice Charters · Montebello, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightPassengersGame Machines
1
Power units
1
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
21K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 2 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2024)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC470792
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 24, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Lancer Insurance Company · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightPassengersGame Machines
Annual mileage
21,474 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1200804
MC / docket
MC-470792
Legal name
Cesar Ochoa
DBA
First Choice Charters
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 14, 2004
Last MCS-150
Jan 16, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Cesar Ochoa's USDOT number?

Cesar Ochoa's USDOT number is 1200804 and its docket number is MC470792.

Is Cesar Ochoa authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Cesar Ochoa's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Cesar Ochoa's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 16, 2026.

What insurance does Cesar Ochoa carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Lancer Insurance Company.

Where is Cesar Ochoa located?

Cesar Ochoa is located at 3032 W Via Corona, Montebello, CA, 90640. Phone: (323) 974-9423.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.