ALWAYS OPEN AUTOMOTIVE INC

USDOT 3177002 • DBA: ALWAYS OPEN • 18 TALBOT AVE, DORCHESTER CTR, MA, 02124-2903

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,177,002
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6172883181
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
60,000
Physical Address
18 TALBOT AVE, DORCHESTER CTR, MA, 02124-2903
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 42.9%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 19.5 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 42.9%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 36.2 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 24, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1083872REVOKEDNov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5942289ON FILEOct 24, 2025Dec 27, 2025

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001014929REPLACEDJul 2, 2025Oct 24, 2025
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001014929CANCELLEDJul 2, 2025Nov 1, 2025
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001014929REPLACEDJul 2, 2024Jul 2, 2025
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001014929CANCELLEDJul 2, 2024Nov 1, 2025
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150CANCELLEDMar 8, 2022Aug 10, 2022
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150CANCELLEDNov 24, 2021Mar 10, 2022
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150CANCELLEDMay 10, 2021Dec 8, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150REPLACEDMay 10, 2021Nov 24, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150CANCELLEDFeb 9, 2021May 10, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150REPLACEDFeb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150REPLACEDFeb 8, 2021Feb 9, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150CANCELLEDAug 10, 2020Nov 9, 2020
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150REPLACEDAug 7, 2020Aug 10, 2020
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150CANCELLEDApr 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150REPLACEDJan 13, 2020Apr 7, 2020
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001002150CANCELLEDJan 13, 2020Apr 10, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5942289BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2025Dec 27, 2025
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001014929BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2025Nov 1, 2025
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001014929BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2025Nov 1, 2025
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001014929BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2025Oct 24, 2025
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001014929BIPD/PrimaryJul 2, 2025Jul 2, 2025
CANCELPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2022Aug 10, 2022
CANCELPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryDec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryNov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
CANCELPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryFeb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryFeb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
CANCELPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryNov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
CANCELPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2020Apr 10, 2020
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001002150BIPD/PrimaryApr 7, 2020Apr 7, 2020

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1083872INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1083872COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 13, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 12, 2020
MC1083872COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 16, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 9, 2020
MC1083872MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 27, 2020REVOKEDNov 16, 2020

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
2%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
3%
Vehicle Maintenance
22%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
7
Violations
60
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
42.9%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
42.9%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state7 inspections

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 7 inspections)

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 7 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency33Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL30General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDMFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19A2390.19A210General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER392.9BA-NOREGINTER10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19(b)(2)390.19(b)(2)10General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:399.211Inadequate maintenance of driver access10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(b)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
+19.5 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
42.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
+36.2 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
8.57vs nat'l 1.80
+6.77 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 66.7% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

H-HAVERHILL1 · 1 OOS
H-WALTHAM1 · 1 OOS
H-WAREHAM1 · 1 OOS
H-WILMINGTON1 · 1 OOS
S-BROCKTON1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 4, 2022MATOW00BOSTONOLD COLONY AVE @ COLUMBIA RD...REPAIRALWAYS OPEN
Aug 30, 2021MATOW00BOSTONRTE 93 S MM 19...REPAIRALWAYS OPEN

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 27, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 8, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 24, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 9, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 9, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 16, 2020
Authority
Nov 9, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 7, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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