FIRST WAY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2564775
MC Number
895452
Fleet Size
20
Total Drivers
20
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 WAY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PALATINE, Illinois, operating 20 power units with 20 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. They have 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 50 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
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
50
Total
63%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. — eff. May 17, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is FIRST WAY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FIRST WAY INC (USDOT #2564775) 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 WAY INC's safety record?
FIRST WAY INC has 50 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 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 WAY INC operate?
FIRST WAY INC operates 20 power units with 20 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does FIRST WAY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. FIRST WAY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is FIRST WAY INC located?
FIRST WAY INC is based in PALATINE, Illinois at 302 S HICKS RD SUITE# 14, 60067. Phone: (224) 900-0795.
What are FIRST WAY INC's out-of-service rates?
FIRST WAY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.