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Carrier profile · USDOT 1283161 · MC499098 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

First Option Inc

Marion, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority inactive$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+10 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (765) 660-2210
54
Power units
50
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
3.8M
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC499098
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
54
Power units
51
Trucks
40
Tractors owned
165
Trailers owned
50
Drivers
59
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
3,783,973 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1283161
MC / docket
MC-499098
Legal name
First Option Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 7, 2004
Last MCS-150
Sep 25, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
50 (59)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (765) 660-2210

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is First Option Inc's USDOT number?

First Option Inc's USDOT number is 1283161 and its docket number is MC499098.

Is First Option Inc authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is First Option Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is First Option Inc's fleet?

54 power units and 50 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 25, 2026.

What insurance does First Option Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is First Option Inc located?

First Option Inc is located at 3072 West Delphi Pike, Marion, IN, 46952. Phone: (765) 660-2210.

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