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Carrier profile · USDOT 2564775 · MC895452 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

First Way Inc

Palatine, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2014
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (224) 900-0795
20
Power units
20
Drivers
46
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
1.8M
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.9% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
25.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 27 inspections
Driver out-of-service
4.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 46 inspections
Crashes
4
0 fatal1 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 1.14 per 1M mi
Total inspections
46
Driver inspections
46
Vehicle inspections
27
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC895452
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 17, 2026Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
20
Power units
20
Trucks
20
Tractors owned
20
Trailers owned
20
Drivers
20
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
1,758,586 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2564775
MC / docket
MC-895452
Legal name
First Way Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 12, 2014
Last MCS-150
Mar 5, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
20 (20)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is First Way Inc's USDOT number?

First Way Inc's USDOT number is 2564775 and its docket number is MC895452.

Is First Way Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is First Way Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 46 roadside inspections, a 25.9% vehicle and 4.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is First Way Inc's fleet?

20 power units and 20 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 5, 2026.

What insurance does First Way Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa..

Where is First Way Inc located?

First Way Inc is located at 302 S Hicks Rd Suite# 14, Palatine, IL, 60067. Phone: (224) 900-0795.

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