Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
20 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
First Way IncUSDOT 2564775ALGONQUIN, IL
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
20Reported power
15 seen in inspections
19Trailers seen
Inspection records
4.1Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.28% of vehicle inspections out of service · 6.8% of driver inspections out of service · Multiple injury crashes
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
20Reported power
15 seen in inspections
19Trailers seen
Inspection records
4.1Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
4.1 yr
Model years 2001–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
11 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2014. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
23 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
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
FIRST WAY INC (USDOT 2564775) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 44 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 44 driver-level — across 23 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 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 12, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is FIRST WAY INC's USDOT number?
FIRST WAY INC's USDOT number is 2564775, and its motor carrier number is MC-895452.
Is FIRST WAY INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. FIRST WAY INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is FIRST WAY INC's safety record?
FIRST WAY INC has a 28.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 72 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is FIRST WAY INC's fleet?
FIRST WAY INC operates 20 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FIRST WAY INC based?
FIRST WAY INC is based in ALGONQUIN, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 23 jurisdictions.