--- title: "FIRST OPTION INC | DOT 1283161 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/in/1283161/first-option-inc description: "FIRST OPTION INC is a interstate carrier based in MARION, IN. Fleet size: 58 power units, 59 drivers. DOT# 1283161, MC# 499098." lang: en --- Active Interstate # FIRST OPTION INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 1283161 MC # 499098 Location MARION, IN Phone 7656602210 Power Units 58 Drivers 59 Trailers 90 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type N/A MCS-150 Date Jan 20, 2026 ## Risk Signals — FIRST OPTION INC Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 12 of 74 units (16%) listed on marketplaces… MEDIUM Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR 1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 58 All time Fatalities 5 Injuries 28 Tow-Away 55 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with FIRST OPTION INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with FIRST OPTION INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About FIRST OPTION INC First Option, Inc. is a family-owned regional trucking company based in Marion, Indiana, specializing in dry van and flatbed freight transportation across the United States. The carrier serves customers nationwide with a modern fleet of Kenworth tractors and offers full truckload, drop deck, overdimensional, and brokerage services. #### Key Features Dry Van services Flatbed services Logistics services Freight brokerage ### Key Contacts 7 on file By Seniority Director · 3 By Function Fulfillment · 3 Manufacturing · 2 HR · 1 Names, titles, emails, and direct phone numbers for this carrier's decision-makers — included with your AlphaLoops trial. Included with AlphaLoops for Brokers → (https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting) ### Service Regions Active in 25 states Top states: IN OH KY MI NY Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority No Authority Contract Authority Inactive Authority(22 years) Broker Authority No Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 7656602210 Physical Address 3072 WEST DELPHI PIKE MARION, IN 46952 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Metal Sheet Log Pole Building Materials Machinery Produce Liquid Gas Grainfeed Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Paper Products ### Violations by Category 106 total Most common category General Safety · 42% of violations across 5 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 74 trucks Top manufacturers KENWORTH PETERBILT FREIGHTLINER Sample units 1FUJA6CK16LUXXXXX 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120 1XPBDP9X5FD2XXXXX 2015 PETERBILT 579 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "FIRST OPTION INC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/in/1283161/first-option-inc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "IN" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "OH" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "KY" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "MI" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "NY" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3072 WEST DELPHI PIKE", "addressLocality": "MARION", "addressRegion": "IN", "postalCode": "46952", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "7656602210", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "1283161" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "499098" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 59 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is FIRST OPTION INC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "FIRST OPTION INC's USDOT number is 1283161. Their motor carrier number (MC#) is 499098. These numbers are assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is FIRST OPTION INC located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "FIRST OPTION INC is based in MARION, IN 46952. They can be reached at 7656602210." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How large is FIRST OPTION INC's fleet?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "FIRST OPTION INC operates 58 power units with 59 drivers." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is FIRST OPTION INC currently active?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "FIRST OPTION INC's USDOT registration is currently listed as active." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "AlphaLoops", "alternateName": [ "AlphaLoops.com", "Run AlphaLoop" ], "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/" } ] ```