First Option Inc
- USDOT
- 1283161
- Docket
- MC499098
- Website
- First Option Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
8.4
- Communication
-
8.1
- Timeliness
-
8.8
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 6
- Easy to Work With
- 6
- On Time Pickup
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Good Delivery Condition
- 3
- Friendly
- 2
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
Overview
First Option Trucking Company has been providing reliable, convenient, and professional freight and trucking services since 2004. We are trusted by our clients in our five-state area; Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. Our services are unbeatable, and our results speak for themselves. With a combined total of over 90 years of experience in the transportation industry, we guarantee our clients satisfaction!
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45 | 165 | 1 |
| Leased | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Deck
- Oversized
- Flatbed
- Conestoga
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 3,392,918 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 22% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by First Option Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Contract Active — 09/27/2004 (19 years, 7 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 6 | 4 | 3.69 | 31.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | 13 | 0 | 6.62 | 67.3% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 | 9.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 76 | 1 | 1.32% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 25 | 5 | 20% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Great West Casualty Co.
- Policy limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy number
- MCP63817A
- Effective date
- 10/01/2020
Scott K
“Solid carrier!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Delivery
- Easy to Work With
It's been awhile but FIrst Option has handled over 100 loads for me over the last 10+ years. Always a job well done. Great communication from dispatch and on time pu/d.
- Lanes
- Cleveland, OH to Kokomo, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Walton, KY to Warsaw, IN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 6/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- Likes
They communicated when running late to delivery.
- Dislikes
They delivered with damaged product on the BOL..
- Lanes
- Walton, KY to Warsaw, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Walton, KY to Warsaw, IN”
- Timeliness
- 4/10
- Cleanliness
- 4/10
- Communication
- 4/10
- Likes
This carrier hauled a load of paper for one of my most important customers and did a terrible job because the load ended up with damaged product and resulted in a claim.
- Dislikes
Im not sure how this driver was able to damage paper that was securely loaded in his truck. I cant risk my relationships with customers so therefor I will not book this carrier again.
- Lanes
- Walton, KY to Warsaw, IN
- Freight Details
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Kentucky
“Full Truckload from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 9/10
- Communication
- 7/10
- Likes
Whole carrier team is friendly and easy to work with. We had some things on a few of our loads changed and they worked with us on the fly.
- Dislikes
Carrier hasn't been able to help us with any cross country hauls. Best used for shorter runs.
- Lanes
- Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Logan R
“Load from Chicago, IL to Huntington, IN”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 7/10
- Likes
Some of my favorite local run guys, Pick and deliver on time,
- Dislikes
Sometimes updates are lacking on timeliness, tech also not a strong suit as the majority of the hauls are short runs.
- Lanes
- Chicago, IL to Huntington, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
8.4
- Communication
-
8.1
- Timeliness
-
8.8
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 6
- Easy to Work With
- 6
- On Time Pickup
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Good Delivery Condition
- 3
- Friendly
- 2
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
