HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/330120-f-s-automotive-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
F & S AUTOMOTIVE INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Mar 27, 1989. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (330) 274-8525, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC467486.
- 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) | MC467486 | Primary | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. Policy EBA 002 81 76 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 20, 2011 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 1 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 3 · Ohio avg 5.2%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- WV 1 33.3%
- OH 1 33.3%
- NC 1 33.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 3
3 straight trucks
Freightliner 2International 1
13 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 1
1 semi-trailers
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 12, 2025 | WV | 3 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,540 vehicle and 182,379 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 63.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 25.0% | 4.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 25.0% | 18.5% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 330120 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC467486 |
| Legal name | F & S AUTOMOTIVE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 143,181 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Mar 27, 1989) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 9, 1988 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 13 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
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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 F & S AUTOMOTIVE INC
What does F & S AUTOMOTIVE INC's operating authority allow?
MC467486: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about F & S AUTOMOTIVE INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking F & S AUTOMOTIVE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 330120. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (330) 274-8525, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC467486, 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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