MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC
USDOT 515082 • 5546 BENEDUM DRIVE, SHINNSTON, WV, 26431-7340
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-261630 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000921965 | ON FILE | May 27, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 5000921965 | ON FILE | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 5000921965 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000921965 | REPLACED | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 5000921965 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2023 | May 27, 2025 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 5000921965 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB004620 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4722463 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2018 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4722463 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2016 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4722463 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2016 | Sep 12, 2018 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 7E797853 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2013 | Aug 6, 2014 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2012 | Aug 25, 2013 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2012 | Jul 8, 2012 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2009 | May 11, 2012 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 4 818 205 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2009 | Apr 11, 2012 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPP2395313 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SB 250536 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SB 250536 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CB013166 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2001 | Aug 14, 2002 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CB011573 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CB011573 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| BOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 25CBP6104930 93 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1992 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| BOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 25CBP6104930 93 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 1, 1992 | Sep 6, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000921965 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000921965 | BIPD | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000921965 | BIPD | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000921965 | BIPD | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000921965 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000921965 | BIPD | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB004620 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4722463 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4722463 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4722463 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 7E797853 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2014 | Aug 6, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2013 | Aug 25, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2012 | Jul 8, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2012 | May 11, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 4 818 205 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2012 | Apr 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPP2395313 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | SB 250536 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CB013166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2002 | Aug 14, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | SB 250536 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CB011573 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CB011573 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | BOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO. | 25CBP6104930 93 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2001 | Sep 6, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | BOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO. | 25CBP6104930 93 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC261630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2025 |
| MC261630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2023 |
| MC261630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2022 |
| MC261630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2014 |
| MC261630 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 1993 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 274 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from latest 100 of 274 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17B | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (274 inspections)
Showing 50 of 274
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCOTT DEPOT | RT 817 - 2725 WINFIELD RD | ...611543 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARMAR TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1001 N | ...485467 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| Dec 27, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0819 N | ...657347 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAIDEN CREEK TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0222 S | ...250162 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| Feb 28, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLSBOROUGH | 40 | ...635112 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| Jul 26, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | PILOT MOUNTAIN | 52 | ...257769 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| Jun 1, 2021 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 5 | HURRICANE | I-64 MP 35 | ...635110 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| May 21, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...499368 | MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC |
| Sep 23, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2017 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2016 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2014 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2013 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2013 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2009 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV-2021-0031-US1387 | Mar 24, 2022 | 382.303(a); 382.303(b) | $7,240 | HM Carrier/Shipper |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events