Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc
USDOT 255166 · MC-180587 · Independence, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc (dba Truckmovers) is a corporation based in Independence, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,026 power units and 1,026 drivers, which ranks it #8 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,042 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 16.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 46 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (24 injuries, 2 fatalities, 44 tow-away), or 4.5 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Truckmovers |
| USDOT number | 255166 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-180587 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2310 S Redwood Ave, Independence, MO 64057 |
| Phone | (816) 861-5444 |
| First registered | Jan 31, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 255166.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 1,026 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 48,586,769 miles reported for 2025 – about 47,356 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,026 CDL drivers; 1,026 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Dealers Choice Truckaway Sys | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.8% | 14.8% | 15.8% | 13% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 164% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.5 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 71% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,042 | 1,042 with a driver check, 555 with a vehicle check, 458 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 28, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc?
Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc is registered with USDOT number 255166 and operating authority MC-180587.
How many trucks does Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc have?
It reports 1,026 power units (0 tractors, 1,026 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 1,026 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 2, 2026).
Where is Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Independence, Missouri 64057.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dealers Choice Truckaway System Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.