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Carrier profile · USDOT 511412 · MC-260323 · Updated 07/18/2026

WESTERN EXPRESS INC

3,332 power unitsavg 4.3 yrNational · 50 statesNASHVILLE, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-260323 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkswesternexp.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3,332Power units
3,605 observed · MCS-150
6,453Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(615) 259-9920Email dispatchdpatterson@westernexp.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo30.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal129
587 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

3,332 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.3 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 33-yr authority, 31% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is WESTERN EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is WESTERN EXPRESS INC safe to load? WESTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 511412, MC-260323) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in NASHVILLE, TN, operating 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 19,102 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 30.8% (above the 22.26% national average), with 587 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 511412, and its motor carrier number is MC-260323.

Is WESTERN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, WESTERN EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's safety record?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC has a 30.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19,102 roadside inspections, with 587 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's fleet?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC operates 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WESTERN EXPRESS INC based?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC is based in NASHVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 50 states.