CHARLESTON AUTO INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HURRICANE WRECKER & TOWING
USDOT
1262755
MC Number
684624
Fleet Size
30
Total Drivers
18
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 20, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CHARLESTON AUTO INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CHARLESTON, West Virginia, operating 30 power units with 18 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 71 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in West Virginia is 10.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 20.0% across 11,373 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
71
Total
52%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Nov 3, 2025
Cargo
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Nov 3, 2025
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CHARLESTON AUTO INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CHARLESTON AUTO INC (USDOT #1262755) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CHARLESTON AUTO INC's safety record?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC has 71 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CHARLESTON AUTO INC operate?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC operates 30 power units with 18 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does CHARLESTON AUTO INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CHARLESTON AUTO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CHARLESTON AUTO INC located?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC is based in CHARLESTON, West Virginia at 3515 7TH AVE, 25387. Phone: (304) 343-0522.
What are CHARLESTON AUTO INC's out-of-service rates?
CHARLESTON AUTO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.