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
Verified Broker from Oregon
“20 Year Carrier!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
- Knowledgeable
Carrier been a long time hauler for us. Always great to work with. On time for locations, paperwork is always submitted timely and thoroughly. No complaints on our end and look forward to continuing our relationship!
- Lanes
- Chicago, IL to Elkhart, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Champaign, IL to Richmond, IN”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 8/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
Dependable carrier, have worked w/them on dedicated lanes and spots. Pricing is always competitive/fair, they are good about getting paperwork in quickly, dispatch is very responsive and fills in any communication gaps for the drivers.
- Lanes
- Champaign, IL to Richmond, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN to Dowagiac, MI
- Cranberry, PA to Indianapolis, IN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
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
