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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 557151 · MC273815 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Firstexpress Inc

Nashville, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1994
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm Supplies+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (615) 244-1425
85
Power units
76
Drivers
261
Inspections · 24 mo
9
Crashes · 24 mo
8.5M
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
17.9%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 27 of 151 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.9%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 5 of 261 inspections
Crashes
9
0 fatal3 injury9 tow-away
Crash rate 0.53 per 1M mi
Total inspections
261
Driver inspections
261
Vehicle inspections
151
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2006)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC273815
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
85
Power units
85
Trucks
85
Tractors owned
295
Trailers owned
76
Drivers
76
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
8,460,265 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
557151
MC / docket
MC-273815
Legal name
Firstexpress Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 6, 1994
Last MCS-150
Apr 15, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
76 (76)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (615) 244-1425

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 Firstexpress Inc's USDOT number?

Firstexpress Inc's USDOT number is 557151 and its docket number is MC273815.

Is Firstexpress Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Firstexpress Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 261 roadside inspections, a 17.9% vehicle and 1.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 9 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Firstexpress Inc's fleet?

85 power units and 76 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 15, 2026.

What insurance does Firstexpress Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Firstexpress Inc located?

Firstexpress Inc is located at 1135 Freightliner Drive, Nashville, TN, 37210. Phone: (615) 244-1425.

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