Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
51 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 515082 · MC-261630
MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC
51 power unitsavg 5.8 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSHINNSTON, WV
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-261630 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
51Power units
57 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.8Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1993.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 281 inspections.
Operating authority3333 yr active
since 1993Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo21.221.2 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.8 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC safe to work with?
Is MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC safe to load? MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC (USDOT 515082, MC-261630) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SHINNSTON, WV, operating 51 power units and 47 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 281 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
MSMOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC 88
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Safety
281 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 21.2% (24-mo)137 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 2.8% (24-mo)180 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
19.1% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
- Registered power units
- 51
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 180
- Annualized
- ≈90 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈1.8 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving58 · 1 OOS
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance26 · 10 OOS
- 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance19
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance14 · 11 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance12 · 4 OOS
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance8
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance8 · 7 OOS
- 393.128 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance7 · 7 OOS
- 393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance5
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance5
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 8 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+3 earlier
Boston Old · 92–01
State Automobile · 06–09
Westfield · 09–14
Travelers Property · 14–16
Westfield · 16–22
Motorists Commercial · 23–25
19922025
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
9 insurer eras · collapsed from 27 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 2023 → May 2025 | $750k | 6 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | Jul 2022 → Jul 2023 | $750k | 1 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | Jul 2016 → Jul 2022 | $750k | 3 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Jul 2014 → Jul 2016 | $750k | 1 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | Jul 2009 → Aug 2014 | $750k | 8 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 2006 → Jul 2009 | $750k | 1 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | Jul 2002 → Jul 2002 | $750k | 2 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 2001 → Aug 2002 | $750k | 3 |
| BOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO. | Jul 1992 → Jul 2001 | $750k | 2 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 51
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 57
- Trailers (towed)
- 22
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2014
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 10 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusMulti-region
revealedStates observed99
US statesInspections · 24 mo179179
WV busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
SHINNSTON, WV
Top corridor
WV
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
No shared-VIN flow in the last 12 months
None of this carrier's trucks were inspected under another USDOT in the last 12 months — any shared equipment is historical, not active.
Show all-time history (8 trucks · 8 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 2011030USDOT 3414822USDOT 4394595USDOT 2906357USDOT 3234976USDOT 291412USDOT 238209USDOT 798227
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)5151
Observed (24 mo)5757
Shared w/ other carriers88
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 5546 BENEDUM DRIVE, SHINNSTON, WV, 26431-7340
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (304) 592-5300
- Cell
- (724) 998-5050
- Fax
- (304) 592-5891
- margie@mtstateaa.com
- Web domain
- mtstateaa.com
Registration
- Officers
- Joe R. Pyle · Margaret Wills
- USDOT / docket
- 515082 · MC-261630
- First registered
- 03/04/1993
- Last MCS-150
- 03/30/2026 · 3,440,000 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 05/16/2002
- D-U-N-S
- 615533148
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC's USDOT number?
MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC's USDOT number is 515082, and its motor carrier number is MC-261630.
Is MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC's safety record?
MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC has a 21.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 281 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC's fleet?
MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC operates 51 power units and 47 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC based?
MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC is based in SHINNSTON, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.