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Carrier profile · USDOT 511412 · MC-260323 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
WESTERN EXPRESS INC
3,332 power unitsavg 4.3 yrNational · 50 statesNASHVILLE, TN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-260323 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3,332Power units
3,611 observed · MCS-150
6,473Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo30.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal129129
587 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WESTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 511412) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 30.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 11,851 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7,324 vehicle-level and 11,847 driver-level — across 50 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 587 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 129 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 15, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 21, 2017 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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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 Jul 18, 2026, 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 19,199 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.
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