We're Hiring CDL Drivers
Freight Carrier · Dorchester Ctr, MA

ALWAYS OPEN

18 TALBOT AVE · Dorchester Ctr, MA 02124-2903

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(617) 288-3181 Tap to call
  • MC #1083872
  • USDOT #3177002 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ALWAYS OPEN is a Dorchester Ctr, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1083872 and their USDOT number is 3177002.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/04/2019 · last updated Jul 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ALWAYS OPEN AUTOMOTIVE INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/04/2019
  • MCS-150 Mileage 60,000 (2019)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MA (6). Home base: Dorchester Ctr, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.75 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 24.33 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.54 5

Inspection Summary

  • 6
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.71H10-CDDSDMCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.4× OOS×4 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ALWAYS OPEN
18 TALBOT AVE
DORCHESTER CTR, MA 02124-2903
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

Google Directions Apple Maps Waze OpenStreetMap

Related Companies

Other entries in the FMCSA database that share data with this carrier — name, phone, or address overlap. Worth a closer look during vetting.

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
ALWAYS OPEN TOWING
Legally ALWAY OPEN AUTOMOTIVE INC
Dorchester, MA
USDOT Active Not Authorized3417405904425539

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence