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Carrier profile · USDOT 354406 · MC-191534 · Updated 07/17/2026

FIRST STUDENT INC

0 power unitsavg 7.2 yrNational · 29 statesCINCINNATI, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-191534 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksfirstgroup.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
661 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(513) 241-2200Email dispatchcarolina.lagunas@firstgroup.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-17

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority37 yr active
since 1989
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo2.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal79
645 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

0 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.2 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 37-yr authority, 3% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is FIRST STUDENT INC safe to work with?

Is FIRST STUDENT INC safe to load? FIRST STUDENT INC (USDOT 354406, MC-191534) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CINCINNATI, OH, operating 0 power units and 36,793 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 16,871 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 2.6% (below the 22.26% national average), with 645 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-17.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-17
FSFIRST STUDENT INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is FIRST STUDENT INC's USDOT number?

FIRST STUDENT INC's USDOT number is 354406, and its motor carrier number is MC-191534.

Is FIRST STUDENT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-17, FIRST STUDENT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FIRST STUDENT INC's safety record?

FIRST STUDENT INC has a 2.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16,871 roadside inspections, with 645 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FIRST STUDENT INC's fleet?

FIRST STUDENT INC operates 0 power units and 36,793 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FIRST STUDENT INC based?

FIRST STUDENT INC is based in CINCINNATI, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.