First Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 557151 · Nashville, TN 37210 · 6152441425
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, First Express INC (DOT# 557151) in Nashville, Tennessee has 400 inspections on record with 139 violations and a 10.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 139 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.
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 10 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-JUN-24 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23-JUN-25 | WV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-MAR-25 | TN | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20-AUG-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20-AUG-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-MAR-25 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12-MAY-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-FEB-26 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-DEC-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-AUG-24 | KY | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
| SURETY | Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America | N/A |
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.