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ALWAYS OPEN AUTOMOTIVE INC
DBA: Always Open
Dorchester Ctr, MA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3177002 · MC 1083872
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1083872 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 60.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1083872
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3177002
MC Number
MC-1083872
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 4, 2019
FMCSA Registration
August 22, 2018
Authority Granted
January 27, 2020
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2019)
Contact Information
Address
18 Talbot Ave, Dorchester Ctr, MA 02124-2903
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Linda Scandone
Officer 2
John Scandone
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance33
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (54.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
66.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
92nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA7
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JP8K4S51541 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWX6DC8KDF06356 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT5GEB25625 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXF47P97EA51836 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | DZ00001860 | MA, MA | III | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP8K4S51541 |
MA 114E |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | EA00000631 | H-WILMINGTON, MA | III | 4 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX6DC8KDF06356 |
MA 114K |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | CT00003803 | H-WAREHAM, MA | II | 8 | 4 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX6DC8KDF06356 |
MA 114K |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LFTSO | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | BV00007842 | H-HAVERHILL, MA | I | 13 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP8K4S51541 |
MA 114E |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.19A2 | HMSP Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150B as required | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | DL00001361 | H-ANDOVER, MA | III | 10 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP8K4S51541 |
MA 114E |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| March 16, 2025 | DA00003196 | H-BOSTON, MA | III | 2 | — | OWNER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDXF47P97EA51836 |
MA 114E |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 16, 2024 | CQ00003811 | S-BROCKTON, MA | II | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GT5GEB25625 |
MA 114E |
| 393.17B | OOSNo/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.75B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| December 27, 2023 | CY00001554 | H-WALTHAM, MA | II | 17 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTMMAAM77H488536 |
MA 114C |
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.55B | ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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