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Carrier profile · USDOT 1262755 · MC-684624 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CHARLESTON AUTO INC
DBA HURRICANE WRECKER & TOWING
30 power unitsavg 6.6 yrRegional · 4 statesCHARLESTON, WV100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-684624 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
32 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 108 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHARLESTON AUTO INC (USDOT 1262755) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 3, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 71 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 61 vehicle-level and 67 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 30 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 9, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHARLESTON AUTO INC's USDOT number?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC's USDOT number is 1262755, and its motor carrier number is MC-684624.
Is CHARLESTON AUTO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, CHARLESTON AUTO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHARLESTON AUTO INC's safety record?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC has a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 108 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHARLESTON AUTO INC's fleet?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC operates 30 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHARLESTON AUTO INC based?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC is based in CHARLESTON, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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