FIRST WAY INC
USDOT 2564775 • 302 S HICKS RD SUITE# 14, PALATINE, IL, 60067
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-895452 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA996755153 | ON FILE | May 24, 2025 | May 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 808-51-970 | REPLACED | May 17, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 808-51-970 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2024 | May 17, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 808-51-970 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2023 | May 17, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 080-85-1970 | REPLACED | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000314-00 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2021 | May 17, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000141-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2020 | May 17, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000141-00 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000141-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000141-00 | REPLACED | May 17, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000141-00 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2020 | Nov 14, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55120 00 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2019 | May 17, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55120 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS094442 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2019 | Oct 13, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS094442 | REPLACED | Oct 13, 2018 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS094442 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2018 | Oct 12, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6459713 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6459713 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2018 | Apr 4, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06270-17 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2017 | Jan 14, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06270-17 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 14, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3457239 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3457239 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2015 | Jan 14, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3457239 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 14, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3457239 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 808-51-970 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 808-51-970 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2025 | May 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA996755153 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2025 | May 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 808-51-970 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 080-85-1970 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2023 | May 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000314-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000141-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000141-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000141-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2020 | Nov 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000141-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000141-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55120 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2020 | May 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55120 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS094442 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2019 | Oct 13, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS094442 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2019 | Oct 12, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS094442 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6459713 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6459713 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2018 | Apr 4, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06270-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2018 | Jan 14, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06270-17 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3457239 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2017 | Jan 14, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3457239 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3457239 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3457239 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 14, 2015 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2022 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2021 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2019 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2019 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2018 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2018 |
| MC895452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2017 |
| MC895452 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 21, 2015 | — | 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
30 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 RAMP RP E AT HWY 85 | ...129119 | FIRST WAY INC |
| Dec 9, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELKIN | 21 | ...626200 | FIRST WAY INC |
| Nov 11, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW GLARUS | STH 039 WB | ...629841 | FIRST WAY INC |
| May 5, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 NEAR PEACH BIBB COUNTY LINE | ...940909 | FIRST WAY INC |
| Sep 17, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0061 N | ...MZ3406 | FIRST WAY INC |
| Nov 14, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2017 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events