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Carrier profile · USDOT 354406 · MC191534 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

First Student Inc

Cincinnati, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1989
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesLiquids/GasesPassengers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (513) 241-2200
34,955
Power units
36,793
Drivers
10,530
Inspections · 24 mo
657
Crashes · 24 mo
471M
Annual miles
37 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 4 fatal crashes in 24 months. Contact details shared with 4 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
2.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 278 of 10,026 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.5%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 10 of 1,880 inspections
Crashes
657
4 fatal276 injury558 tow-away
Crash rate 0.70 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10,530
Driver inspections
1,880
Vehicle inspections
10,026
People injured
493
Fatalities
5
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC191534
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Passengers

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Old Republic Insurance Company · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
34,955
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
36,793
Drivers
36,793
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesLiquids/GasesPassengers
Annual mileage
471,200,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
354406
MC / docket
MC-191534
Legal name
First Student Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 22, 1989
Last MCS-150
Jul 14, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
36,793 (36,793)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 4 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is First Student Inc's USDOT number?

First Student Inc's USDOT number is 354406 and its docket number is MC191534.

Is First Student Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is First Student Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10,530 roadside inspections, a 2.8% vehicle and 0.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 657 reportable crashes (4 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is First Student Inc's fleet?

34,955 power units and 36,793 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 14, 2026.

What insurance does First Student Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.

Where is First Student Inc located?

First Student Inc is located at 191 Rosa Parks Drive Suite 8FL, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. Phone: (513) 241-2200.

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