Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
27 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
1st Express IncUSDOT 284589TOLEDO, OH
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
27Reported power
17 seen in inspections
21Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Multiple injury crashes
Multiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.39 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 37 inspections.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
27Reported power
17 seen in inspections
21Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
6 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
39 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1986. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
1ST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 284589) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 18, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 26 driver-level — across 3 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 29 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 24, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 30, 2001 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is 1ST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
1ST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 284589, and its motor carrier number is MC-181440.
Is 1ST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. 1ST EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Active; Broker: Inactive.
What is 1ST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
1ST EXPRESS INC has a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 37 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is 1ST EXPRESS INC's fleet?
1ST EXPRESS INC operates 27 power units and 29 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is 1ST EXPRESS INC based?
1ST EXPRESS INC is based in TOLEDO, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 jurisdictions.