ALWAYS OPEN AUTOMOTIVE INC
USDOT 3177002 • DBA: ALWAYS OPEN • 18 TALBOT AVE, DORCHESTER CTR, MA, 02124-2903
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1083872 | REVOKED | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5942289 | ON FILE | Oct 24, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001014929 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001014929 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001014929 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001014929 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2024 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | REPLACED | May 10, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2021 | May 10, 2021 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2021 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2021 | Feb 9, 2021 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2020 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002150 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2020 | Apr 10, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5942289 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001014929 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001014929 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001014929 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001014929 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2020 | Apr 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002150 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2020 | Apr 7, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1083872 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1083872 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2020 |
| MC1083872 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2020 |
| MC1083872 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 27, 2020 | REVOKED | Nov 16, 2020 |
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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LFTSO | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87459456 | H-WILMINGTON | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLDL, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Yes |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 86765082 | H-WAREHAM | MA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 391.41APC, 393.60D, 393.9B-LFTSO | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 85606055 | H-HAVERHILL | MA | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 396.9D2-FTF, 391.41APC, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 85429503 | H-ANDOVER | MA | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 84144498 | H-BOSTON | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 81888155 | S-BROCKTON | MA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 392.2, 392.16(a), 393.75(b) | Yes |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 80486284 | H-WALTHAM | MA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 17 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | OLD COLONY AVE @ COLUMBIA RD | ...REPAIR | ALWAYS OPEN |
| Aug 30, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | RTE 93 S MM 19 | ...REPAIR | ALWAYS OPEN |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records