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MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC

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Company CheckMOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC · DOT 515082
5546 BENEDUM DRIVE, SHINNSTON, WV, 26431-7340
DOT# 515082 MC# 261630 Shinnston, West Virginia 33 years
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51
Power Units
47
Drivers
3
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
300
Inspections
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Public record

8 events tracked · latest Jul 23, 2026 Show details
Safety & compliance 7
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 22, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
  • Jun 17, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 17, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Mar 19, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Dec 5, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Sep 18, 2024
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameMOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC
DOT Number515082
MC Number261630
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationShinnston, West Virginia
Added03/04/1993
MCS-15003/30/2026

Contact Details

Physical Address5546 BENEDUM DRIVE, SHINNSTON, WV, 26431-7340
Mailing Address5546 BENEDUM DRIVE, SHINNSTON, WV, 26431-7340

Other Companies at This Address

Address5546 BENEDUM DRIVE, SHINNSTON, WV 26431-7340
This looks like a commercial registered-agent / virtual office address. Sharing such an address is legal and common, many legitimate carriers use a registered agent for mail, insurance and compliance. It is not by itself a sign of any problem.
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Distinct phones
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CompanyDOTPhoneStatus
MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC this company515082Sign inActive
JOE R PYLE AUCTION SERVICE2259499Sign inInactive
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypePRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC261630
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating33 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate (Property)

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure .84 · 14 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .41 · 8 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .19 · 5 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3.14 · 46 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage3,238,185 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

47
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
47
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Driver OOS1.7% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS19.7% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review08/26/2021

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/03/2026
CompanyMOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Policy #5000921965
Last checked07/23/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet51 units
Drivers47
Mileage3,238,185 mi
Operating33 years
MCS-15003/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away3
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total173
Out of Service3
OOS Rate1.7%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total127
Out of Service25
OOS Rate19.7%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
HazMat Inspections
Total33
OOS0
OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)
Last FMCSA Review: 08/26/2021 | Rated: 05/16/2002

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
43 · 11 OOS -
2024
70 · 4 OOS
2025
99 · 20 OOS
2026
50 · 11 OOS
Crashes
2023
2 crashes -
2024
1 crash
2025
1 crash =
2026
1 crash =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jun 2026, 174 inspections, 32 resulted in out-of-service (18.4% OOS rate).

Driver Out-of-Service 5 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service 36 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (5)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
03/19/2026 TOWNSEND (TOWNSHIP OF) OH 0 0 1 1 Clear Dry Daylight
12/05/2025 SCOTT DEPOT WV 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
09/18/2024 HARMAR TOWNSHIP PA 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
12/27/2023 EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP PA 0 1 0 2 Rain Wet Daylight
11/13/2023 MAIDEN CREEK TOWNSHIP PA 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

138 roadside violations across 174 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 87 violations · 37 OOS
Unsafe Driving 33 violations · 1 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 11 violations · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness 6 violations · 6 OOS
Other (General) 1 violation · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (100)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
06/23/2026 KY Full (Level I) PRESTONSBURG 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/22/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
06/17/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/17/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) BECKLEY WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/17/2026 IN Walk-Around (Level II) WEST HARRISON IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/15/2026 MD Walk-Around (Level II) FROSTBURG MD 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
06/11/2026 PA Driver-Only (Level III) AMWELL TWP PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/09/2026 PA Driver-Only (Level III) ANTIS TWP PA 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
06/05/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/27/2026 MD Walk-Around (Level II) FROSTBURG MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/27/2026 KY Walk-Around (Level II) MOREHEAD 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
05/27/2026 VA Driver-Only (Level III) AXTON VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/20/2026 VA Driver-Only (Level III) BLAND VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/13/2026 VA Walk-Around (Level II) CRITZ VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/13/2026 WV Full (Level I) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/12/2026 PA Full (Level I) ANTIS TWP PA 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
05/12/2026 WV Full (Level I) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/11/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/06/2026 KY Walk-Around (Level II) LONDON 7 4 3 1 4 3 - Detail
05/06/2026 MD Full (Level I) FROSTBURG MD 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
04/30/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/27/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 1 1 1 1 0 0 - Detail
04/24/2026 MD Full (Level I) FROSTBURG MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/07/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/07/2026 KY Driver-Only (Level III) LEXINGTON 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/26/2026 PA Driver-Only (Level III) EAST FREEDOM PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/24/2026 KY Driver-Only (Level III) LEXINGTON 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/12/2026 PA Full (Level I) BRIDGEVILLE PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/11/2026 PA Driver-Only (Level III) AMWELL TWP PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/10/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/05/2026 KY Walk-Around (Level II) MOREHEAD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/05/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) PRINCETON WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/04/2026 VA Full (Level I) BLAND VA 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
03/03/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) PRINCETON WV 3 1 2 0 1 1 - Detail
03/03/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) MINERALWELLS WV 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
02/26/2026 PA Driver-Only (Level III) SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
02/26/2026 WV Driver-Only (Level III) HURRICANE WV 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
02/17/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 4 1 2 0 2 1 - Detail
02/10/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
02/05/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
02/04/2026 VA Driver-Only (Level III) STUART VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/21/2026 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/21/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/20/2026 PA Walk-Around (Level II) PA 3 1 2 0 1 1 - Detail
01/15/2026 PA Driver-Only (Level III) WASHINGTON RD MEASURING 549 FE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/13/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/13/2026 PA Driver-Only (Level III) MEYERSDALE PA 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
01/13/2026 WV Driver-Only (Level III) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/12/2026 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
01/05/2026 KY Walk-Around (Level II) MOREHEAD 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
12/18/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
12/17/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) FAYETTEVILLE WV 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
12/17/2025 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/17/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
12/03/2025 KY Driver-Only (Level III) HINDMAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/02/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/20/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) WHEELING WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/12/2025 KY Walk-Around (Level II) PIKEVILLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/07/2025 MD Walk-Around (Level II) CUMBERLAND MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/03/2025 WV Full (Level I) BRAGG WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/23/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
10/21/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
10/16/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 4 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/13/2025 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/04/2025 PA Driver-Only (Level III) 8 @ SHORKEY LOT 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/01/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) GALLAGHER WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/30/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) SAINT ALBANS WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/26/2025 PA Walk-Around (Level II) SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
09/25/2025 MD Full (Level I) FROSTBURG MD 9 3 0 0 0 3 - Detail
09/17/2025 VA Driver-Only (Level III) MEADOWS OF DAN VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/16/2025 NC Driver-Only (Level III) MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION N 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/09/2025 KY Walk-Around (Level II) PRESTONSBURG 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/09/2025 KY Walk-Around (Level II) PIKEVILLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/04/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/03/2025 PA Walk-Around (Level II) ON MON-FAYETTE EXPY, MM 34.2 ( 3 1 1 0 2 1 - Detail
09/02/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/28/2025 WV Full (Level I) PRINCETON WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/26/2025 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 4 2 0 0 4 2 - Detail
08/25/2025 NC Walk-Around (Level II) MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION S 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/25/2025 WV Full (Level I) PRINCETON WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/18/2025 VA Walk-Around (Level II) BLAND VA 3 3 0 0 0 3 - Detail
08/13/2025 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/06/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/31/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/30/2025 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/25/2025 WV Driver-Only (Level III) HURRICANE WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/22/2025 WV Driver-Only (Level III) WINFIELD WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/18/2025 PA Driver-Only (Level III) PA TPKE 576E, MM 0.5, RAMP FRO 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
07/17/2025 US Full (Level I) BRIDGEVILLE PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/15/2025 PA Driver-Only (Level III) SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/15/2025 KY Driver-Only (Level III) HINDMAN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
07/08/2025 MD Full (Level I) FROSTBURG MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/01/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) WILLIAMSON WV 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/01/2025 VA Walk-Around (Level II) SPENCER VA 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
06/26/2025 VA Walk-Around (Level II) BLAND VA 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/26/2025 WV Driver-Only (Level III) NITRO WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/18/2025 MD Walk-Around (Level II) CUMBERLAND MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/11/2025 VA Walk-Around (Level II) BLAND VA 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/09/2025 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
06/09/2025 WV Driver-Only (Level III) HUNTINGTON WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections177
Unsafe Driving 14 viols
HOS Compliance 8 viols
Driver Fitness 5 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 46 viols

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCB013166$1,000,00010/01/200108/14/2002Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4722463$1,000,00009/12/201807/01/2022Cancelled
91BIPDMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000921965$007/01/202306/26/2025Cancelled
91BIPDMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000921965$007/01/202305/27/2025Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRB004620$750,00007/01/202207/01/2023Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4722463$1,000,00007/01/201609/12/2018Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4722463$1,000,00007/01/201610/12/2018Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA7E797853$1,000,00007/01/201407/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$1,000,00007/01/201308/06/2014Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$1,000,00007/01/201307/01/2014Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$750,00007/01/200905/11/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$750,00007/01/200904/11/2012Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySTATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYSPP2395313$1,000,00007/01/200607/01/2009Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.SB 250536$1,000,00007/01/200207/01/2006Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.SB 250536$1,000,00007/01/200207/01/2002Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCB011573$1,000,00007/01/200111/01/2001Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCB011573$1,000,00007/01/200110/01/2001Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryBOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO.25CBP6104930 93$1,000,00007/01/199207/01/2001Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryBOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO.25CBP6104930 93$1,000,00007/01/199209/06/2001Name Changed
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$750,00006/08/201208/25/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$750,00006/08/201207/01/2013Replaced
91BIPDMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000921965$005/27/202505/27/2025Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000921965$1,000,00005/27/202506/26/2025Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000921965$1,000,00005/27/202505/27/2025Replaced
91BIPDMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000921965$005/27/202506/26/2025Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$1,000,00004/11/201207/08/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CMM 4 818 205$1,000,00004/11/201206/08/2012Replaced

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC261630CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/10/2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/22/2014
MC261630MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED06/24/1993--
MC261630CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/06/2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/01/2022
MC261630CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/05/2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATION06/29/2023
MC261630CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/30/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION06/27/2025

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