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First Option Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(10 reviews) 4.4 out of 5
Marion, IN 46952
USDOT
1283161
Docket
MC499098

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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

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

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

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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
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

February 28, 2024

“Full Truckload from Cranberry Township, PA to Indianapolis, IN”

Timeliness
8/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

Great carrier, competitive pricing and would work with them again, we ran this shipment smoothly with the driver dave always tracking and dispatcher april attention to details


Lanes
Cranberry Township, PA to Indianapolis, IN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking