FIRSTEXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
557151
MC Number
273815
Fleet Size
85
Total Drivers
76
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
FIRSTEXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, operating 85 power units with 76 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 1.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 11 crashes on file (4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 274 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 Tennessee is 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.0% across 24,230 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
274
Total
64%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Great West Casualty Co — eff. Oct 1, 2022
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America — eff. Oct 1, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
11
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is FIRSTEXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FIRSTEXPRESS INC (USDOT #557151) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is FIRSTEXPRESS INC's safety record?
FIRSTEXPRESS INC has 274 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 11 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 FIRSTEXPRESS INC operate?
FIRSTEXPRESS INC operates 85 power units with 76 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does FIRSTEXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. FIRSTEXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is FIRSTEXPRESS INC located?
FIRSTEXPRESS INC is based in NASHVILLE, Tennessee at 1135 FREIGHTLINER DRIVE, 37210.
What are FIRSTEXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
FIRSTEXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.5%, 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 16.1%, 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.