HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1170902-auto-options-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AUTO OPTIONS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (304) 593-0000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC469238.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC469238 | Primary | Nationwide Assurance Company Policy ACP BA023007103500 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 48 · West Virginia avg 12.8%
0 of 64 · West Virginia avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | VA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | WV | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | WV | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | WV | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The West Virginia average covers 8,703 vehicle and 10,955 driver inspections of all West Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | West Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 7 | 58.1% | 76.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | 25.8% | 5.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 12.9% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the West Virginia column is the mix across all West Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1170902 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC469238 |
| Legal name | AUTO OPTIONS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 186,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 8, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 24, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersConstructionOtherTools Of Trade
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about AUTO OPTIONS INC
What does AUTO OPTIONS INC's operating authority allow?
MC469238: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AUTO OPTIONS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking AUTO OPTIONS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1170902. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (304) 593-0000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC469238, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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