Western Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 511412 · Nashville, TN 37209 · 6152599920

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 20/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Western Express INC (DOT# 511412) in Nashville, Tennessee has 17,923 inspections on record with 21,155 violations and a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 622 crashes, including 10 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

17,923 Inspections
22.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
622 Crashes
3,332 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 22.2%
Carrier: 22.2% (3,976 of 17,923) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.1%
Carrier: 2.1% (376 of 17,923) National: 6.4%
37% OOS rate better than 37% of carriers in Tennessee
14% crash rate better than 14% of carriers in Tennessee

Violation Categories · 21,155 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.

21,155 total violations across 17,923 inspections
4,476 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
10,448
Unsafe Driving
7,589
Hours of Service
2,798
Driver Fitness
212
Hazardous Materials
27
Other
81

Inspection History · 100 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 50 states
Level 1: 4,170 (23%) Level 2: 6,823 (38%) Level 3: 6,919 (39%) Level 4: 11 (0%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/26/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/26/2026 PA 2 0 0
03/26/2026 PA 2 1 0
03/25/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/25/2026 IN 2 0 0
03/25/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/25/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/25/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/25/2026 PA 3 0 0

Crash History · 50 records

10 fatal crashes
185 injury crashes
31-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-OCT-25 MA 0 2 0
31-OCT-25 NH 0 0 0
31-OCT-25 PA 0 0 0
31-MAY-24 AL 0 0 0
31-MAY-24 AZ 0 0 0
31-MAY-24 KY 0 0 0
31-MAR-25 OH 0 0 0
31-DEC-25 PA 0 0 0
31-DEC-24 MA 0 1 0
31-DEC-24 OH 0 1 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 MC260323
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Obsidian Insurance Company $1,000 06/01/2024

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 3,332
Drivers 3,693
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/03/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20250217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 362,832,298
Address 7135 Centennial Place, Nashville, TN 37209

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Resources

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