What is First Way INC's safety grade?

First Way INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does First Way INC have?

First Way INC has 58 inspections on record with a 12.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 5.2% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 47 violations.

Has First Way INC been involved in any crashes?

First Way INC has 3 crashes on record.

Does First Way INC have active authority and insurance?

First Way INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

First Way INC Safety Record

DOT# 2564775 · Palatine, IL 60067 · 2249000795

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/13/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts

Crash Rate 10/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, First Way INC (DOT# 2564775) in Palatine, Illinois has 58 inspections on record with 47 violations and a 12.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

58 Inspections

12.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

3 Crashes

20 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.1%

Carrier: 12.1% (7 of 58) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 5.2%

Carrier: 5.2% (3 of 58) National: 6.4%

54% OOS rate better than 54% of carriers in Illinois

19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 47 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

47 total violations across 58 inspections

12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 58 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 29 states

Level 1: 10 (17%) Level 2: 25 (43%) Level 3: 23 (40%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/13/2026	NY	2	0	0
03/05/2026	CA	3	0	0
02/24/2026	TX	2	0	0
01/26/2026	NM	3	0	0
12/27/2025	MS	2	1	0
12/24/2025	TX	2	0	0
12/05/2025	IN	3	0	0
10/29/2025	TX	1	0	0
10/28/2025	ND	2	0	0
10/08/2025	KY	1	0	0
09/19/2025	LA	2	0	0
08/06/2025	SC	3	0	0
08/06/2025	AL	3	0	0
08/06/2025	GA	3	0	0
07/02/2025	NM	3	0	0
06/19/2025	AL	2	0	0
06/18/2025	NC	2	0	0
06/06/2025	MN	1	1	0
05/16/2025	LA	3	0	0
05/02/2025	IN	2	0	0
03/26/2025	FL	2	0	0
03/25/2025	OK	2	0	0
01/13/2025	NY	1	0	0
12/05/2024	UT	3	0	0
11/26/2024	WY	3	0	0
11/26/2024	IA	3	0	1
11/19/2024	CO	3	0	0
11/13/2024	OR	3	0	1
11/12/2024	NY	3	0	0
11/11/2024	WI	1	0	0
11/03/2024	AL	2	0	0
10/24/2024	IL	3	0	0
10/17/2024	TX	2	1	0
09/12/2024	CA	2	0	0
09/04/2024	NM	2	0	0
08/20/2024	NV	2	0	0
08/19/2024	NC	3	0	0
08/13/2024	AR	3	0	0
08/09/2024	CO	2	0	1
06/03/2024	OH	3	0	0
05/29/2024	CA	2	0	0
04/04/2024	LA	2	1	0
02/16/2024	WA	2	1	0
12/12/2023	IN	3	0	0
11/03/2023	NM	1	0	0
10/26/2023	IN	3	0	0
10/11/2023	WY	2	0	0
10/10/2023	CA	1	0	0
09/27/2023	KS	3	0	0
09/13/2023	LA	1	0	0
09/13/2023	WY	3	0	0
08/29/2023	NM	2	0	0
07/25/2023	CA	2	0	0
07/19/2023	NM	2	0	0
07/18/2023	CA	1	0	0
06/15/2023	TX	2	0	0
05/19/2023	SD	3	0	0
03/29/2023	CA	1	2	0

Crash History · 3 records

17-JAN-26 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
17-JAN-26	GA	0	0	0
11-NOV-24	WI	0	0	0
09-DEC-25	NC	0	0	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC895452

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa	$1,000	06/01/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 20

Drivers 20

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 12/12/2014

MCS-150 Filed 20260305 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,758,586

Address 302 S Hicks Rd Suite# 14, Palatine, IL 60067