FIRST STUDENT INC

AUTHORIZED
191 ROSA PARKS DRIVE SUITE 8FL, CINCINNATI, OH, 45202|(513) 241-2200

USDOT

354406

MC Number

191534

Fleet Size

31697

Total Drivers

31253

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: July 26, 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 STUDENT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in CINCINNATI, Ohio, operating 31697 power units with 31253 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 0.4% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 651 crashes on file (3 fatal, 274 with injuries). FMCSA records show 10711 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate0.4%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate2.6%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Ohio is 10.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.7% across 49,563 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
INTRASTATE
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

10711

Total

16%

Driver %

Driver Inspections1975
Vehicle Inspections10122
Driver OOS Rate0.4%
Vehicle OOS Rate2.6%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

Old Republic Insurance Company — eff. Apr 1, 2022

$5,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 1, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

651

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes3
Injury Crashes274
Tow Crashes551

Frequently asked questions

Is FIRST STUDENT INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FIRST STUDENT INC (USDOT #354406) 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 STUDENT INC's safety record?

FIRST STUDENT INC has 10711 inspections on file and 651 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does FIRST STUDENT INC operate?

FIRST STUDENT INC operates 31697 power units with 31253 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does FIRST STUDENT INC transport hazardous materials?

No. FIRST STUDENT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is FIRST STUDENT INC located?

FIRST STUDENT INC is based in CINCINNATI, Ohio at 191 ROSA PARKS DRIVE SUITE 8FL, 45202. Phone: (513) 241-2200.

What are FIRST STUDENT INC's out-of-service rates?

FIRST STUDENT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.4%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 2.6% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.