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Carrier profile · USDOT 1283161 · MC-499098 · Updated Aug 23, 2026
First Option Inc
58 power unitsavg 8 yrNational · 19 statesMARION, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-499098 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
58Power units
45 observed · MCS-150
60Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 23, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 139 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8 yr
Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FIRST OPTION INC (USDOT 1283161) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 23, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 1, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 23, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier received 89 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 33 vehicle-level and 89 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 23, 2026.
It reports 58 power units and 59 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 20, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FIRST OPTION INC's USDOT number?
FIRST OPTION INC's USDOT number is 1283161, and its motor carrier number is MC-499098.
Is FIRST OPTION INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 23, 2026, FIRST OPTION INC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FIRST OPTION INC's safety record?
FIRST OPTION INC has a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 139 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FIRST OPTION INC's fleet?
FIRST OPTION INC operates 58 power units and 59 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FIRST OPTION INC based?
FIRST OPTION INC is based in MARION, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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