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FIRST OPTION INC

DOT 1283161MC 499098ActiveInterstateGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MARION, IN

COMPANY

Authority since
2005-09-20
MCS-150
2026-01-20 · 3,783,973 mi (2025)
Fleet
58 units · 165 trailers · 59 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
3,783,973 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 80%

ADDRESS

Physical
3072 WEST DELPHI PIKE
MARION, IN 46952
Mailing
P O BOX 68
MARION, IN 46952

CONTACT

Phone
7656602210
Email
doug@firstoptiontrucking.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
DOUG BRANKLE
Title
PRESIDENT
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
12
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids / GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
255 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
3 risk factors · 4 strengths
OOS RATE
6.5%
9 / 138 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

3 risk factors · 4 strengths · 7 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
58 crashes · 4 fatal · 20 with injuries · 55 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
93% — 129 clean of 138 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
6.5% — driver OOS 2, vehicle OOS 7

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
3 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-01-20

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

4 fatal crashes — most recent 5 yr ago
5.2 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
3 injury crashes in the last 24 months
Low OOS rate 5% (last 24 mo)
93% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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