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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 15, 2026
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FIRST OPTION INC
USDOT 1283161 · MC499098 · EIN 20-1545397 · NOT AUTHORIZED
3072 WEST DELPHI PIKE, MARION, IN, 46952
(765) 660-2210 · DEAN K BRANKLE
35
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not active5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
54 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
81 / 422
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy MCP63817A · eff 10/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving193 pts
Vehicle Maintenance145 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance134 pts
Other21 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 72 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 33 | |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 32 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 20 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
IN44
OH13
NY3
VT3
KY3
TN2
MI2
MO2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.48 | 3.14 | ≈61–68% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.05 | 0.81 | ≈74–81% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.65 | 2.79 | ≈29–33% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-06-11. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 63% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 19% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 55% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · Seat belt 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kosciusko County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kosciusko County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 34% (3 OOS) · Brakes 26% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | OWEN TWP, IL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/04/2025 | NEW YORK-KINGS, NY | 1 | ||
| 03/10/2025 | LAUD, IN | 3 | ✓ | |
| 02/20/2025 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | ✓ | ||
| 01/03/2025 | GRANGER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer36 truck
Company profile
Officer
DEAN K BRANKLE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
59
Registered since
2004-09-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM TRANSPORT INC | 398643 | 10 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2020 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP63817A
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF563684
09/17/2007 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LLT100021LGIC
09/17/2005 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN439934
08/22/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/20/2005)
09/27/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/07/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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