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FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC

USDOT 511443 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Other (AIR FREIGHT) Based in ROMULUS, MI Grade A · 88
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 18, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Other (AIR FREIGHT)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC (USDOT 511443)
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: $750,000
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:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/511443/
As of: Jul 18, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 10% (better). n=93861 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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Drivers +3 (9 → 12) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

HANOVER INSURANCE CO. · 34

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 511443
In FMCSA records since Feb 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Other (AIR FREIGHT)
Fleet size 11 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 250,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (734) 326-1130
Email: [email protected]
Physical
30465 ECORSE RD
ROMULUS, MI 48174
Mailing
P O BOX 482
HOLLAND, OH 43528
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 511443
In FMCSA records since Feb 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 250,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 33.3% vs 6.7% +26.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 4 3 0
Trucks 6 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 33.33% 0% —
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
11
Drivers
12
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
7 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC is a corporation based in ROMULUS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 511443. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 12 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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

FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Romulus, MI. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MI (3 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 391.41APC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; International and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% 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 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
33.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 93,861 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
10%
Median across 93,861 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -10 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 9 12
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 3 1 33.3% Jan 6, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
International 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 1.50 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.39 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86739249 Jan 6, 2026 MI 3 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BC49888 · 3HAEUMML6ML410523
3 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS1 Yes
86404390 Nov 21, 2025 MI 3 mi-i94@telegraph-rd
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BC49888 · 3HAEUMML6ML410523
0 — No
82216891 Jul 24, 2024 MI 3 mi-i94-w/b-@-hawkins-rd
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD88126 · 3ALACWFC5SDVM7795
1 392.2 No
79907516 Oct 12, 2023 MI 3 mi-n/b-m-53-@-32-mile-rd
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BB36223 · 3ALACWFC4JDJZ2682
1 392.2 No
78993959 Jun 26, 2023 MI 2 mi-e/b-i94-near-race-rd
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ihc
IN 3264356 · 3HSDZTZRXPN109651
2 390.3(e), 393.11 Yes
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0002544796 Mar 29, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009813314 Sep 29, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0008769109 Oct 22, 2013 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0006800160 Oct 16, 2007 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0006417348 Aug 14, 2006 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0006136469 Oct 24, 2005 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI007462042A Sep 28, 1998 MI 0 3 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC206103
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC206103 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 19, 2025 MC206103-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 6, 2024 MC206103-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-728235-00 91X $750,000 Jun 18, 2025 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-728235-00 BIPD/Primary — Jun 25, 2018 Jun 18, 2025 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-728235-00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 5, 2012 Jun 25, 2018 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN010043 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2011 Mar 5, 2012 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN010043 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2011 Apr 5, 2012 CANCELLED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. MPC0055561 34 — Mar 1, 2006 On file ACTIVE
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. AHH7007299 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2006 Mar 1, 2011 REPLACED
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SA4601B8923 BIPD/Primary — Mar 24, 1988 Jul 5, 2006 CANCELLED
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SA4601B8923 BIPD/Primary — Mar 24, 1988 Mar 1, 2006 REPLACED
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SRCU0124089 BIPD/Excess — Mar 24, 1988 Jul 8, 2006 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 18, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 27, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Jun 6, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. May 31, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. May 23, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jun 25, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Apr 5, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 5, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Mar 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jul 8, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 5, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 30, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Mar 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Nov 21, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
390.3(e) Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Controlled Substances/Alcohol 1 1
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC

Is FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 511443 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 FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC's safety rating? ▾
FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE 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 FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE 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 FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (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 FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC based? ▾
FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 30465 ECORSE RD, ROMULUS, Michigan 48174. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC operate? ▾
FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC self-reports 11 power units and 12 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 FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE INC had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FIRST FLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE 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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