First Option Inc
Unclaimed
Interstate
(10 reviews)
4.4
out of 5
- 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
PA
Verified Broker from Pennsylvania
February 29, 2024
“Full Truckload from Corry, PA to Knox, IN”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 9/10
- Communication
- 9/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Everything went well. Order delivered on a clean BOL> NO issues.
- Lanes
- Corry, PA to Knox, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
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
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