FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1856088
MC Number
1707824
Fleet Size
5
Total Drivers
10
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD is a small interstate motor carrier based in AURORA, Illinois, operating 5 power units with 10 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 19.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 8 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 21 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, US Mail
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
21
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
8
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD (USDOT #1856088) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD's safety record?
FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD has 21 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 8 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD operate?
FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD operates 5 power units with 10 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD transport hazardous materials?
No. FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD located?
FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD is based in AURORA, Illinois at 1424 GREENLAKE DR, 60502. Phone: (248) 881-2643.
What are FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD's out-of-service rates?
FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD's driver out-of-service rate is 19.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.