CHARLESTON AUTO INC
USDOT 1262755 • DBA: HURRICANE WRECKER & TOWING • 3515 7TH AVE, CHARLESTON, WV, 25387
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-684624 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP531788 | ON FILE | Nov 3, 2024 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 10AEOTT120575PG03 | ON FILE | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 3, 2011 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP427239 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 3, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP322116 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216312 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216312 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 6, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP111927 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2020 | Nov 3, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP111927 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2020 | Nov 4, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP007837 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2019 | Nov 3, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP904096 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2019 | Nov 3, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP904096 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2018 | Jan 26, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP904096 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3 327 347 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NPAC002342-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2013 | Nov 3, 2014 |
| NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NPAC002342 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2012 | Nov 3, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK002992-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2011 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10AEOTT120575PG03 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10AEOTT120575PG02 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2009 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10AEOTT-120575-PG01 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 10AEOTT120575PG02 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2009 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10AEOTT-120575-PG01 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2008 | Nov 3, 2009 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 10AEOTT-120575-PG01 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2008 | Nov 3, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP531788 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP427239 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2024 | Nov 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP322116 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216312 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2022 | Nov 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216312 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP111927 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP111927 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP007837 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2020 | Nov 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP904096 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2019 | Nov 3, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP904096 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2019 | Jan 26, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP904096 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 327 347 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | NPAC002342-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 3, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | NPAC002342 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2013 | Nov 3, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK002992-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT120575PG03 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2011 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT120575PG03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2011 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT120575PG02 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT120575PG02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT-120575-PG01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT-120575-PG01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT-120575-PG01 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2025 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2024 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2022 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2021 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2020 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2019 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2018 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2014 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2013 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2012 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2011 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2010 |
| MC684624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2009 |
| MC684624 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 17, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 104 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (104 inspections)
Showing 50 of 104
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | INDIANOLA | US HIGHWAY 82 | ...643767 | CHARLESTON AUTO INC |
| Sep 15, 2017 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records