CHARLESTON AUTO INC
30-unit auto hauler based in Charleston, WV. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1262755
- MC
- MC684624
- Based
- Charleston, WV
- Contact
- 3043430522 · towitup@aol.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, motor vehicles, and driveaway/towaway, CHARLESTON AUTO INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Charleston, WV. 30 power units, 18 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC684624 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 22 owned trucks, 8 owned tractors, 9 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,913 motor carriers operating 30 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 21.50 | 83.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.65 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.40 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 102 | 54.36 | 187.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.66 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 30-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1262755: 108 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 10, 2026 in WV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 |
| Total violations | 64 (12 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: May 5, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs local lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, motor vehicles, and driveaway/towaway on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,913 peer carriers operating 30 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 66 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 64 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running local lanes with 30 power units on file.
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