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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC
USDOT 515082 · MC261630 · EIN 62-1380854 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5546 BENEDUM DRIVE, SHINNSTON, WV, 26431-7340
(304) 592-5300 · JOE R. PYLE
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
51 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
179 / 893
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 5000921965 · eff 06/26/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance668 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance108 pts
Unsafe Driving73 pts
Driver Fitness44 pts
Other39 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 140 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 72 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 56 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 |
Most inspected states
WV66
KY53
PA27
MD13
VA11
NC3
OH3
IN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.49 | 0.49 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.37 | 0.34 | ≈62–69% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.14 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.95 | 2.97 | ≈43–47% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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 58% · False log / RODS 20% · Hours exceeded 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Putnam County, WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Putnam County, WV to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 48% · Following / lane / reckless 45% · Other 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 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (11 OOS) · Tires 29% (10 OOS) · Phone / texting 13% (5 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 14 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 80%
393.128B-CLWV, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.95A1
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.213).
2. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | TOWNSEND (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 12/05/2025 | SCOTT DEPOT, WV | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
31 incomplete vehicle8 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOE R. PYLE
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
47
Registered since
1993-03-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE R PYLE AUCTION SERVICE | 2259499 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2025)
06/26/2025 — Insurance filed — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5000921965
06/26/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5000921965
05/30/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2025)
05/27/2025 — Insurance replaced — MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy 5000921965
07/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB004620
06/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2023)
07/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4722463
06/06/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2022)
10/12/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4722463
09/12/2018 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4722463
07/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7E797853
08/06/2014 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4 818 205
07/10/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/22/2014)
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4 818 205
08/25/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4 818 205
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4 818 205
07/08/2012 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 4 818 205
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