WESTERN EXPRESS INC
NASHVILLE, TN
USDOT 511412
Active
CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
CORPORATION
General Freight
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery / Large Objects
Beverages
Paper Products
+1 more
Based in NASHVILLE, TN
Grade B · 83
Archive · 9y
Brokers & shippers · booking check
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Caution
Policy effective
· Jun 1, 2024
Review these
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on
FMCSA SAFER
and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WESTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 511412) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/511412/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 1.9% vs peer median 1.1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 29.3% vs peer median 13.8% (worse). n=165 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
Insurance
1 active liability policy
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
511412
In FMCSA records since
Feb 3, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket
MC260323
Entity
CORPORATION
Business org
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Beverages, Paper Products, Construction
Fleet size
3,332 units
Drivers
3,693
Annual mileage
362,832,298 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (615) 259-9920
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE
NASHVILLE, TN 37209
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
511412
In FMCSA records since
Feb 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
362,832,298 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
29.3%
vs
23.4%
+5.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate
1.9%
vs
6.7%
-4.8 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.10
vs
1.80
-0.70
Peer tier (mega-fleets (>1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 14.6%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Related filings
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InsuranceOBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 1, 2024
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Process AgentAMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC260323ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3,332 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5,176 | 4,127 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6,312 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
| Injuries | 21 | 52 | 120 | 193 |
| Tow-away | 55 | 137 | 333 | 525 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 141 | 347 | 543 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19,596 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11,329 | 11,329 | 19 |
| OOS inspections | 219 | 2,147 | 6 |
| OOS percentage | 1.93% | 18.95% | 31.58% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
3,332
Drivers
3,693
Inspections
19,596
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
29.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
543
6,312 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
WESTERN EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 511412. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers, with 19,596 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 29.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier overview
WESTERN EXPRESS INC is a mega-fleet, operating 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 16 years on FMCSA's records, based in Nashville, TN. Across 11,778 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.3% out-of-service rate, with 615 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common (broker authority is revoked).
Inspection profile
11,778 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (1,918) and PA (1,284), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
Violation profile
20.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1,205 times, 5 of them OOS.
Fleet profile
The fleet comprises 3,332 power units (mega-fleet) and 3,693 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 29.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 165 ACTIVE carriers operating 1,666–4,998 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3,332 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
1.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.1%
Median across 165 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
29.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
13.8%
Median across 165 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
2024-07
2026-07
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6,942
violations
2,476 OOS · 35.7%
Unsafe Driving
3,647
violations
11 OOS · 0.3%
Hours of Service
1,725
violations
102 OOS · 5.9%
Driver Fitness
100
violations
85 OOS · 85.0%
General/Admin
50
violations
Hazardous Materials
26
violations
1 OOS · 3.8%
Controlled Substances/Alcohol
24
violations
24 OOS · 100.0%
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 1,812 | 343 | 18.9% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1,283 | 281 | 21.9% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1,196 | 312 | 26.1% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1,012 | 206 | 20.4% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 818 | 135 | 16.5% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 591 | 123 | 20.8% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 439 | 94 | 21.4% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 417 | 75 | 18.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 362 | 121 | 33.4% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 351 | 44 | 12.5% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 245 | 29 | 11.8% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 238 | 42 | 17.6% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 226 | 37 | 16.4% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 218 | 18 | 8.3% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 180 | 48 | 26.7% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 174 | 12 | 6.9% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 150 | 11 | 7.3% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 146 | 27 | 18.5% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 142 | 30 | 21.1% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 131 | 20 | 15.3% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 118 | 36 | 30.5% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 114 | 32 | 28.1% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 98 | 16 | 16.3% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 76 | 18 | 23.7% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 76 | 15 | 19.7% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 69 | 7 | 10.1% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 67 | 12 | 17.9% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 59 | 23 | 39.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 56 | 16 | 28.6% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 53 | 24 | 45.3% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 52 | 26 | 50.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 42 | 9 | 21.4% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 38 | 2 | 5.3% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 32 | 11 | 34.4% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| US (US) | 32 | 10 | 31.3% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 28 | 11 | 39.3% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 28 | 5 | 17.9% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 27 | 4 | 14.8% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 25 | 3 | 12.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 17 | 6 | 35.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 14 | 5 | 35.7% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 11,592 | |
| Great Dane | 7,181 | |
| Wabash National | 6,117 | |
| International | 5,631 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2,787 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 103 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 21 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1,133 | — | 0.52 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1,260 | — | 3.08 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4,051 | — | 5.35 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19,596 rows) View all 19,596 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88432242 | Jul 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 88432226 | Jul 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88432215 | Jul 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88432120 | Jul 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9B-LHLO | No |
| 88432115 | Jul 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 88431871 | Jul 16, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88431226 | Jul 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 88429217 | Jul 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| 88425515 | Jul 16, 2026 | ME | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88431320 | Jul 15, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 391.11B4-CLHA, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 88426434 | Jul 15, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88425062 | Jul 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88424981 | Jul 15, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88424801 | Jul 15, 2026 | WV | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 88424749 | Jul 15, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88422734 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11B-CSURR | No |
| 88422553 | Jul 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 88420226 | Jul 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88420137 | Jul 15, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88419292 | Jul 15, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.75B-TFV | No |
| 88419189 | Jul 15, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88419101 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| 88419010 | Jul 15, 2026 | CT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88419008 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88418181 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6,312 rows) View all 6,312 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073350319 | Jul 10, 2026 | KY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| VA0261520052 | Jun 1, 2026 | VA | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| AR2026527278 | May 13, 2026 | AR | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| OR2026430118 | May 5, 2026 | OR | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| TN0400508116 | Apr 20, 2026 | TN | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| SC0026228060 | Apr 10, 2026 | SC | 1 | Yes | No | Injury | |
| NC0108448968 | Mar 27, 2026 | NC | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0007186259 | Mar 25, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0260780260 | Mar 19, 2026 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003771425 | Mar 18, 2026 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0006628138 | Mar 17, 2026 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0265050385 | Mar 13, 2026 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0265049299 | Mar 13, 2026 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073303623 | Mar 10, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2601532580 | Mar 10, 2026 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7E28HQE15Y | Mar 7, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2026430045 | Mar 5, 2026 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH2026028484 | Mar 4, 2026 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108423594 | Mar 4, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0036982 | Mar 4, 2026 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA602153400X | Mar 3, 2026 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0010262411 | Feb 27, 2026 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA601973100X | Feb 26, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MEG00S009030 | Feb 26, 2026 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108412280 | Feb 25, 2026 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (60 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | LDT-AL-000001026 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | LDT-AL-000001026 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000402 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000402 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000343 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000219 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000011 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1404873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1403755 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1401932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1399014 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1399014 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1391643 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0127589 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0127589 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0124407 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0124394 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791RNXNA101451 | CARGO | — | Aug 3, 2010 | Apr 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0120924 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791RNXNA091451 | CARGO | — | Aug 3, 2009 | Aug 3, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0120905 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791RNXNA081451 | CARGO | — | Aug 3, 2008 | Aug 3, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105090723 | SURETY | — | Apr 10, 2008 | Oct 3, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0115990 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 28, 2024
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Apr 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 8, 2024
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Apr 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2023
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Apr 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2022
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Jun 8, 2021
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Apr 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 26, 2021
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Apr 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2020
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Apr 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2019
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Apr 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 23, 2018
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Apr 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 17, 2017
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Apr 2, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 16, 2016
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Apr 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 17, 2015
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Jan 1, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 18, 2013
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2012
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Oct 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2011
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Apr 17, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Apr 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2011
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Aug 4, 2010
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Aug 3, 2010insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Apr 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 26, 2010
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Oct 13, 2009
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Oct 13, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 468 | 116 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 421 | 82 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 404 | 59 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 324 | 43 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 315 | 87 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 240 | 56 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 213 | 21 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 193 | 23 |
| LONDON | KY | 178 | 76 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 160 | 88 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3,826 | 11 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 861 | 274 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 602 | 596 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 343 | 137 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 236 | 71 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 235 | 9 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 179 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 176 | 39 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 159 | 156 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 158 | 0 |
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Authority Records
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Docket MC260323
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How to verify WESTERN EXPRESS INC
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Frequently asked questions about WESTERN EXPRESS INC
Is WESTERN EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. WESTERN EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 511412 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
WESTERN EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has WESTERN EXPRESS INC had? ▾
19,596 roadside inspections are on file for WESTERN EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
WESTERN EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 29.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is WESTERN EXPRESS INC based? ▾
WESTERN EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE, NASHVILLE, Tennessee 37209. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WESTERN EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. WESTERN EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC260323). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does WESTERN EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
WESTERN EXPRESS INC self-reports 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WESTERN EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
6,312 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WESTERN EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.
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