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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 511412 · MC260323 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Western Express Inc

Nashville, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+7 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (615) 259-9920
3,332
Power units
3,693
Drivers
11,868
Inspections · 24 mo
613
Crashes · 24 mo
333M
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
72
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13 fatal crashes in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 30.3% 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 & rating0/20
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
30.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2,225 of 7,340 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.9%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 228 of 11,864 inspections
Crashes
613
13 fatal174 injury591 tow-away
Crash rate 0.92 per 1M mi
Total inspections
11,868
Driver inspections
11,864
Vehicle inspections
7,340
People injured
222
Fatalities
16
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2017)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC260323
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
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3,332
Power units
3,332
Trucks
3,332
Tractors owned
5,176
Trailers owned
3,693
Drivers
3,693
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
332,596,308 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
511412
MC / docket
MC-260323
Legal name
Western Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 3, 1993
Last MCS-150
Sep 1, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
3,693 (3,693)
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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (615) 259-9920
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Western Express Inc's USDOT number?

Western Express Inc's USDOT number is 511412 and its docket number is MC260323.

Is Western Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Western Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 11,868 roadside inspections, a 30.3% vehicle and 1.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 613 reportable crashes (13 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Western Express Inc's fleet?

3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 1, 2026.

What insurance does Western Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is Western Express Inc located?

Western Express Inc is located at 7135 Centennial Place, Nashville, TN, 37209. Phone: (615) 259-9920.

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