HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1283161-first-option-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 02:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
FIRST OPTION INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (765) 660-2210, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC499098.
- 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) | MC499098 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy MCP63817A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 31 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 82 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 15, 2026 | IN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | VA | 2 | 5 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Owen Twp, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | New York-Kings, NY | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Laud, IN | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Springfield, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Granger (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Marion (Grant), IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1283161 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC499098 |
| Legal name | FIRST OPTION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 54 |
| Drivers | 50 |
| Annual mileage | 3,783,973 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 7, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about FIRST OPTION INC
What does FIRST OPTION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for FIRST OPTION INC (MC499098), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about FIRST OPTION INC is old or missing?
Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking FIRST OPTION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1283161. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (765) 660-2210, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC499098, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (765) 660-2210
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BROKERAGE INC Broker |
Marion, IN | 2232896 | MC499099 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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