FIRST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 557151 • 1135 FREIGHTLINER DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37210
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-102390-3 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP87461A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2011 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-2883C554-TIL-10 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2010 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105249360 | ON FILE | May 9, 2009 | Nov 2, 2013 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13439 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP87461A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4014051851 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 30, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4014051851 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105249360 | REPLACED | May 9, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP12997A | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2003 | Jul 26, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP12997A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2003 | Jun 30, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP12997A | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2003 | Jul 26, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP12997A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2003 | Jun 30, 2010 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97504005 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | WX00AUTN000026 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | NONE | CANCELLED | May 9, 2000 | May 10, 2009 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | NONE | REPLACED | May 9, 2000 | May 9, 2009 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK00208456 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK00208456 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 638 721 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK00208456 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK00208456 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK00208456 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK00208456 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK00208456 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1999 | Sep 16, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL00208456 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-151-274 666-01 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1-151-274 666-03 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1-151-274042-055 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1151 274042 015 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | QM8562232 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 1994 | Apr 1, 1995 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP093741D4 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 1994 | May 10, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102390-3 | BIPD | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13439 | BIPD | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-2883C554-TIL-10 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP87461A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP87461A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105249360 | SURETY | Nov 2, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105249360 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4014051851 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2011 | Jul 30, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4014051851 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12997A | CARGO | Jul 26, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12997A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12997A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12997A | CARGO | Jun 30, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | NONE | SURETY | May 10, 2009 | May 10, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | NONE | SURETY | May 9, 2009 | May 9, 2009 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | WX00AUTN000026 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97504005 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208456 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2002 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208456 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2002 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208456 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2002 | Apr 29, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208456 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208456 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208456 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL00208456 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208456 | CARGO | Sep 16, 1999 | Sep 16, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-151-274 666-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 638 721 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-151-274 666-03 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-151-274042-055 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1151 274042 015 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TP093741D4 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 1995 | May 10, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | QM8562232 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC273815 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2010 |
| MC273815 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 23, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC273815 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 19, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC273815 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 19, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC273815 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC273815 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 1994 | — | 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
22 states • 409 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from latest 100 of 409 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS3 | 2-SLLS3 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLOWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | 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 (409 inspections)
Showing 50 of 409
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | I-40 | ...692451 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 1, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | REMINGTON | 65 | ...051316 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 20, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DAYTON | IR 75 | ...051315 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 20, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...692471 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 23, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | GHENT | I-77 MP 30 | ...613568 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| May 12, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KING | 52 | ...633731 | FIRST EXPPRESS |
| Mar 20, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...613583 | FIRST EXPRESS INC. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARIETTA | I 75 SB AT NORTH MARIETTA PARKWAY | ...692473 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 1, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUNFORDVILLE | I 0065 | ...633730 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 29, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...051317 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLMES | 55 | ...ML6630 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 30, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN | I-65 | ...613565 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 16, 2023 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BECKLEY | I-77 MP 48 | ...041134 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 8, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 N NEAR MM 201 | ...274139 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | CHURCH ST | ...274148 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 30, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | COVINGTON PIKE | ...284706 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 7, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENCOE | US-431 | ...KC3647 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...ML6631 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON SALEM | 311 | ...274135 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 1, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONWAY | 501 | ...274146 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 8, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DICKSON | I-40 | ...KC3644 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 641S | ...356838 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 23, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEBORO | 73 | ...KE8435 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| May 17, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERCER BOROUGH | ROUTE 0019 S | ...904822 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 28, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXARKANA | I30 | ...356829 | FIRST EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
58 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 58 events