First Choice Transport chasnik Andrey is a fraud and is transporting illegally as per the federal laws with NO min. required $750, 000 commercial cargo insurance in force with the Gov to be legal. Thats no protection for your cargo, (Gov Proof below)...NO CDL, DOT, MC and ICC #S and not displayed on the side of your owned or leased legal trucks like all legal commercial trucks must running DOT hrs & log books. You need proper government authority to transport for hire and to be legal. You have not. We have filed against him. Do not use this guy or the many other non legals that state they are insured or legal it will cost you in the long run. When he gets pulled over by any law enforcement or go over required scales or at state lines driver will the arrested and fined and your load will be impounded and towed to DOT storage and get fees/fines and require a legal transporter with DOT / MC #s with commercial insurance to remove it with proper certification after all fines & fees have been paid.
BEWARE, He is illegal and there is no protection with this hauler.
Here is the site to check this info on anyone transporting>>

http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/

STOP ILLEGAL TRUCKING.com

http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist


I would hope you wouldn't risk allowing someone without commercial cargo insurance with legal authority per FMCSA haul your hard earned possessions ...You would think twice if your cargo got impounded by police/DOT stuck in who knows where because he is not legal or worse in an accident damaging it or never delivering... theft... You would lose it all with a total loss to you and cost you much more in the end or just an I owe you. He is also taking jobs from the legal carriers protecting their customers. Would you want a garage tech to do a heart transplant? I hope you understand. Have a good day and protect your investments.

The US DOT number:
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous materials carriers who haul quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a USDOT Number. The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company’s safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.

The MC number:
In general...
Companies that operate as “for hire” carriers (for a fee or other compensation) that transport passengers or federally regulated commodities, or arrange for their transport, in interstate commerce are also required to have interstate operating authority.

The Reach of Operating Authority
FMCSA operating authority is also referred to as an "MC, " "FF, " or "MX" number, depending on the type of authority that is granted. Unlike the USDOT Number application process, a company may need to obtain multiple operating authorities to support its planned business operations. Operating Authority dictates the type of operation a company may run, the cargo it may carry, and the geographical area in which it may legally operate.


Now if the truck you're getting is owned by someone else, you're in a whole different ball game. It would have to be leased to your company by the owner. You would become the lessee and the person owning the truck would be the lessor. As the operating motor carrier, you'll be responsible and liable the same as if you owned the truck and the driver would be the same as a company employed driver.

You can't just allow someone to run their trucks under your authority without a written lease and required $750, 000 commercial cargo insurance in force with the Gov to be legal.

All trucks operated under your motor carrier company must be covered under your motor carrier company's insurance policy. You must keep the appropriate company records for all equipment operated and all drivers operating them. The New Entrant safety audit, normally conducted within a few weeks after your authority is activated, will examine the company records. If your records do not contain the mandated records, you'll be out of service until they're corrected. I would recommend you visit this website for more information on the New Entrant Program.
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/NewEntrant-faq.asp

As I've said numerous times in the past, the driving of the truck is a small part of operating a motor carrier company. Running the company correctly is what keeps you out of trouble and lets you continue to operate.

Thanks for the question and I hope I've answered it for you. If not please feel free to submit a follow up question.

There is another website you may find of interest. The "Stop Illegal Trucking" website can be found at http://www.stopillegaltrucking.com/
Check out the organization's mission statement and purpose. From there you can click on the red stop sign and go to their forums. The forum has a topic named "GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY" where a lot of information has been posted that may be of interest to you. You can visit the website as a guest and read only the topics in the forum. Registering as a member takes only a few seconds and there are no fees or charges of any kind. Registering allows you to participate in the discussions, ask questions, and post information helpful to other members. You'll meet a lot of folks that operate small motor carrier companies similar to you. There you can learn from their experiences and maybe it will help avoid some mistakes made by others. As one of the co-founders, I extend a personal invitation to you and others to join our cause to elevate the awareness of the safety and economic issues caused by illegal trucking on our nation's highways. I hope to see you there.
We are looking for others that have had taken (damages, unreturned deposits for hauls never completed or otherwise) by these rouge haulers and for their posts then we forward them all, along with yours to the FMCSA, DOT, FCC, FBI cyber Crime and to the Attorney General's Office for possible additional criminal and civil charges. Here are a couple of the sites for more info. http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ www.FBI.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber/cyber
We are informed of such actions and we look into them and are filing against bad and illegal haulers and letting your and my fellow Americans know to be aware of their crimes, problems and illegal and otherwise to protect them from being a victim of these crimes. Cargo gets impounded daily by the DOT for non compliance and these customers and parties that pay a good price thinking they are legal and legit then get taken for more. They don't have cargo insurance and their auto insurance will not cover for damages or anything they tow or haul for hire and some of them are never delivering at all. Thank you and have a nice day.


Do not hire - no commercial license, no DOT/ICC #'s - had to retrieve shipment mid-route - damage to property - STAY AWAY
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: monkeymunch (-1)
Terrible experince the shipper who is not licensed and does not have a bussiness dropped my motorcylce off the back of his trailer and drug it down the hwy. It was 1.5 months late and arived trashed. He stated he picked it up in this condition. My bike seller had pictures just prior to pick up and bike was pristine. Finally dirtbag shipper admitted to it and said he would pay me money. Never did. Sent certified mail to his fake address but it got returned. Email for more [email protected]
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: marksmith65 (4)
On: 12/14/10
For: Suzuki : GT 250
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Booked on 11-17 Finally after chasnic failed to return 3 phone calls and left bike with seller a month, I relisted and had ANOTHER SHIPPER pick up the bike!Have never had such poor failed service, take him off uship !so some one else does'nt risk loosing a good to be transported due to Item sitting beyond scheduled pickup time!!!
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: richardb (0)
On: 10/12/10
For: Suzuki : Hayabusa
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Read his feedback good all of us on the same page damaged my 2009 hayabusa claims he didnt do asked for bill of lading could not provide it would not provide insurance to file claim for damages when I picked up the phone to call police so he can produce paper work he ran out my house like a bullet and left. stay away. also forgot to mention was a day late and came 2am never paid him due to damages to my bike. and hard to communicate with.
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: koday81 (1)
On: 10/02/10
For: 2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTBI...
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Very disappointing experiance for me I was told my motorcycle was going to get delivered only to be disapointed when I had to call to check on the status of my shipment to be told that he hadnt even picked it up yet so I was going to go pick it up myself when I called the 2nd time to tell the driver not to worry about pick up I was going to get it myself he disclosed to me that he had picked it up and he had it at his house?! Then he asked if he could store bikes at my house!Crazy!DONOTUSETHEM!
Response from chasnik:
This is bull i delivered the bike on tuesday morning and picked it up the next day like i told him, you can click on bid details and see it for your self i told him bike will be delivered thursday and it was delivered on tuesday and he was begging me to get it there earlier but i told him tuesday would be the earliest and i delivered it at 5 am ad all he did is put it in his garage and went back to sleep, like i said before its hard to please everyone and i wish that someone could move as many
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: jjbtj (1)
On: 09/26/10
For: Honda : Valkyrie
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I applaud enterprising folks. They make and pay their way. Chasnik is three guys with two pick-up trucks. Two of the three drive endlessly, sleeping in their trucks when they must. With no 'plan B' or alternate back-up, when their personal life throws a curve, your stuff lives with them as they return home. Later as personal issues are resolved, your stuff is on the road again. I was finally able to take delivery of my bike at 5:30 AM, 8 days after scheduled delivery. Too risky to recommend.
Response from chasnik:
wow, you are an IDIOT it should not matter to you how many trucks or drivers i have and where/how they sleep thats totally none of your business. My brother in law had to go to a funeral and this JERK doesnt care about anything besides himself. Very rude and this was the worst experience for my driver. I would like to know what would you do if you lost a family member???
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: lupinsky25 (1)
On: 09/22/10
For: 1983 Suzuki GS 850 L
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The bike was damaged during shipping ! The shipper admitted to the customer at delivery that he had broken the mirror but left out the brake pedal and gas tank. The bike was a near mint 1983 suzuki that the buyer had as a teenager and was quite dissapointed. When i mentioned this to the owner he had nothing to say except that the buyer was SOL. I recived threating messages from the shipper as well afterwords. WILL NEVER SHIP WITH THIS COMPANY AGAIN !!!
Response from chasnik:
Cody forgot to mention that he didn't show up at pick up location and that Edward(customer) his old times friend was all happy after he had inspected bike at delivery.Claims about tank and pedal after 3 weeks of using the bike are bogus! Cody never paid for shipping crying that he'd lost his job.His girlfriend was replying on our calls instead of him. Horrible experience with dishonest individuals! And afterwArds, jackas$!!!
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: monkeymunch (-1)
On: 08/27/10
For: 1985 Honda motorcycle
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Terrible experince the shipper who is not licensed and does not have a bussiness dropped my motorcylce off the back of his trailer and drug it down the hwy. It was 1.5 months late and arived trashed. He stated he picked it up in this condition. My bike seller had pictures just prior to pick up and bike was pristine. Finally dirtbag shipper admitted to it and said he would pay me money. Never did. Sent certified mail to his fake address but it got returned. Email for more [email protected]
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: desmodromique (2)
On: 08/06/10
For: 2007 ducati 1098
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Arrived late, the warehouse was already closed. He find nothing better than to leave the bike on the car park beside the road with the keys above. Result no key anymore on the bike on Monday morning and $ 3, 000 to order a complete ignition system. The only thing he found to say: sorry. Not professional at all.
Response from chasnik:
LIAR, bike was picked up on friday in Detroit and delivered on the next day to Champlain NY, the bike was dropped of at his friends house and i have text messages to prove that, called me 10 after bike was dropped off and said his keys are missing, sorry but we are not responsible for anything from drop off point, your friend signed off and i was on my way. Thats what happens when you let something sit at your friends house for 10 days. Not responsible and tries to blame someone else
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: vrod2006 (0)
On: 08/02/10
For: 2007 Harley-Davidson FLSTC ...
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The shipment was picked up late. I was promised it would be picked up on a certain day which it was not. Then I was promised another day. Same results. Delivery was just as poor. I shall never use this shipper again!
Response from chasnik:
then why is that i still moved the bike for you and please read our profile before you accept the bid
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: willia08 (1)
On: 07/28/10
For: 1996 Harley-Davidson Road King
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They did not pick up my bike when requested. I even asked them to confirm pickup and they did agree so I selected them. I had simiar problems with drop off in that there were delays that were questionable. Not sure if I could use them again.
Response from chasnik:
picked up one day late do to mechanical issues was delivered one week earlier, it says on their profile delivery between 8/4 and 8/7 was delivered on the 27th, also it say on our profile 15 days for delivery after pick up. Anyways life goes on and things do happen when you are on the road
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: kelly3015 (1)
On: 07/06/10
For: waverunner WITHOUT trailer
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later than promised, driver wanted cash greenbacks after hours, would not accept cashiers check, his communication was terrible. do not recommend him
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delivered within 10 days as promised, called 6 hours ahead and told him to have cash ready and he had a cashiers check with my name spelled totally wrong, so the main reason he wasnt happy because he does not ready the rules and then tries to blame someone else
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: kpmbreeze (1)
On: 06/20/10
For: 2003 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing
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Problem with strap rubbing on paint on front fender other than that all was ok
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: vjaiello (1)
On: 04/27/10
For: 2006 Honda CRF 450 X
No Detailed Feedback Available Lower shipping costs terrible service.Had to make plans to file a state police report to recover bike. Filed Uship dispute claim.Crossed fingers bike would find its way back to me.Andrey's response“hey my truck broke down, then my brother's truck broke down, then a tornado & some bad storms came along in Mississippi and my cell phone stopped working.No way to call u in re: 3 missed delivery dates.Received bike 11 days late.Straped to daddy's mazda shitster.Offered no refund.WTF.
Response from chasnik:
I'd like to accept your bid with the understanding you'd be able to pick up the bike sometime after April 2nd but before April 10th. If that works let me know and I'll accept the offer to ship. Thanks. My response to the question- Yes I can do that. I picked it up on the 9th of April and delivered 0n the 27th of April my timing is pick up within 10 and deliver within 15 i was late only 3 days do to bed weather in MS.
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: gtrossi (1)
On: 04/19/10
For: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sp...
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An extremely unsatisfactory service. The bike was transported uncovered/unprotected and delivered filthy, rusty and damaged. The tank was gouged through to the base material and the frame tabs were bent. After 2 months of putting me off, the carrier refused to pay for any damages and I was forced to part the bike out in pieces. Never use this carrier.
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: Spunkykirk (2)
On: 04/19/10
For: 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDF D...
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Hauler picked up within hours which was great. However delivery was delayed over a week and the worst part is that he didn't leave me title etc. Said they only gave him the pickup slip. Found out he actually had the title documents etc. After finally able to contact again said he would mail out paperwork. That was 3 weeks ago. We still don't have the paperwork and now cannot get him to respond.
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: fisher62 (1)
On: 04/16/10
For: 5 motorcycles for transport
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Do not hire - no commercial license, no DOT/ICC #'s - had to retrieve shipment mid-route - damage to property - STAY AWAY
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: governor48 (1)
On: 03/15/10
For: 1982 Honda GL 1100 Gold Win...
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DO NOT USE THESE GUYS PERIOD! It took over a month plus to recieve the bike and then the guy calls up and asks if i could pick it up 120 miles south of me. Then called next day to change plans. Everyweek it was a different story when it was coming. 0 ZERO updates or communication in to regards where your shipment may be. Judging from the equipment used and lack of care of my bike recieved, i would never use or reccomend these guys to even my enimies. Totally unprofessional!!!
Rating: Negative
Company: First Choice
Left by: glj1946 (-1)
On: 11/05/09
For: ATV
No Detailed Feedback Available This shipper failed to meet the agreed upon delivery date nullifing the contract price. When delivery was made the shipper was upset because I refused to pay the full amount. Unprofessional and also unlicensed. He tore out of my driveway scattering gravel everywhere, DO NOT USE. USHIP needs to screen shippers and make sure that they are licensed as required by State and Federal law. DO NOT USE THIS SHIPPER.
Response from chasnik:
the guy expected everything to be there in one day but everything takes time and thing do happen when you have to drive for 2500 miles.