FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC
USDOT 1266449 • 37171 GREEN STREET, NEW BALTIMORE, MI, 48047
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-491875 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 16, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000309 | ON FILE | Jul 21, 2023 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC090099 | ON FILE | May 3, 2010 | May 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0024927 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2015 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0024927 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140142 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140142 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140141 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140141 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA120115 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2012 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA120115 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2012 | Jul 6, 2015 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA090140 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2010 | Jul 6, 2012 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC080118 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2008 | May 3, 2010 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC080118 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2008 | May 30, 2010 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA080160 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2008 | May 3, 2010 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA080160 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2008 | May 30, 2010 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC060122 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA060168 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA060168 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2007 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC060122 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2007 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA060168 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 6, 2006 | Apr 4, 2007 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC060122 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2006 | Mar 5, 2007 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA060168 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2006 | Mar 5, 2007 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC060122 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 6, 2006 | Apr 4, 2007 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2021907 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2006 | Jul 6, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00002163 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2005 | Aug 17, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00002163 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2005 | Jul 6, 2006 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2021907 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2005 | Mar 11, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00001483 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2005 | Aug 17, 2005 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2021907 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2004 | Jul 6, 2005 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2021907 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2004 | Aug 12, 2004 |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC6634 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2004 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC6634 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2004 | Feb 16, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000309 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024927 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024927 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140141 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140142 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140141 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA120115 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2015 | Jul 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140142 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA120115 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA090140 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2012 | Jul 6, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC090099 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC080118 | CARGO | May 30, 2010 | May 30, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA080160 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2010 | May 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC080118 | CARGO | May 3, 2010 | May 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA080160 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2010 | May 3, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA060168 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC060122 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA060168 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2008 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC060122 | CARGO | Sep 8, 2008 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC060122 | CARGO | Apr 4, 2007 | Apr 4, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA060168 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2007 | Apr 4, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC060122 | CARGO | Mar 5, 2007 | Mar 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA060168 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2007 | Mar 5, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002163 | CARGO | Aug 17, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2021907 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2006 | Jul 6, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002163 | CARGO | Jul 6, 2006 | Jul 6, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2021907 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2006 | Mar 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00001483 | CARGO | Aug 17, 2005 | Aug 17, 2005 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2021907 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2005 | Jul 6, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC6634 | CARGO | Mar 18, 2005 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC6634 | CARGO | Feb 16, 2005 | Feb 16, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2021907 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2004 | Aug 12, 2004 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2015 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2015 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2012 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2010 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2008 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2007 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2006 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2006 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2005 |
| MC491875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2005 |
| MC491875 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2004 | — | Unknown |
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
12 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 7 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.9A-LIL | 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:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 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 (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-70 | ...AX2465 | FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC |
| Jul 27, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...FA0215 | FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC |
| Mar 20, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | IS 270 | ...AX2465 | FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC |
| Sep 20, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OLD RIPLEY TWP | I-70 | ...A98889 | FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC |
| Oct 19, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORENCE | I 0075 | ...BN7256 | FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC |
| May 13, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...FM2363 | FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC |
| Dec 20, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2015 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2011 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2011 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2010 | AR | FATAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2010 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2008 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2007 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2006 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2006 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2006 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI-2024-0036-MI0101 | Mar 19, 2024 | 382.303(b) | $8,420 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
59 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 59 events