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Phone (615) 244-1425Nashville, TN

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Find this carrier by: Firstexpress · USDOT 557151 · MC 273815 · 615-244-1425 · 6152441425 · Nashville, TN

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USDOT
USDOT557151
MC
273815
Registered
1994 · 32 yrs
Location
Nashville, TN
MCS-150 filed
Apr 15, 2026

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority records

2 filings

See recorded statuses and dates below

Insurance records

4 filings

Policy details below; verify current coverage

Safety rating

Satisfactory

Passed an FMCSA review

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Firstexpress INC is an active carrier and broker and shipper based in Nashville, TN, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 557151 and MC 273815. Phone: (615) 244-1425. It reports 85 power units and 76 drivers on its MCS-150 (Apr 15, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 273 roadside inspections, a 19% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 9 reportable crashes.

USDOT 557151 was first registered with FMCSA on Apr 6, 1994 (32 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Apr 15, 2026. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD with United States Fire Insurance Co.) took effect Oct 1, 2022, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 274 times on record, most recently on Nov 10, 2026, most often in TN.

85Power units, as filed
76Drivers, as filed
273Inspections (24 mo)
9Crashes recorded (24 mo)
8,460,265Miles per year (2025)

Equipment on record

Dry VanVINDoubles/TriplesInspection

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Apr 15, 2026
Registration record changed
Nov 13, 2026
Latest inspection recorded
Nov 10, 2026
Latest crash recorded
Apr 16, 2026
Latest vehicle observation
Nov 10, 2026

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
James Keith
Legal name
Firstexpress INC
Organization
Corporation
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Carrier & Broker & Shipper

Registration & filings

USDOT number
557151
Docket numbers
MC 273815 (active)
Registered
Apr 6, 1994 (32 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Apr 15, 2026
Usual MCS-150 schedule
January 2027 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
Yes
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Carriers in Nashville, TN

USDOT registrations in Nashville
5,690
Currently active
1,940 (34%)
One-truck operations
3,752 (66%)
With for-hire authority
2,763 (49%)
Registered in the last 12 months
251

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 13, 2026. This carrier reports 85 power units against a local average of 11.2.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
557151
Docket numbers
MC 273815
Phone
(615) 244-1425615-244-14256152441425
Fax
(615) 244-1448615-244-14486152441448
Email
sonnypetty@firstexpress.net
Officers
James Keith
Legal name
Firstexpress INC
Address
1135 Freightliner Drive, Nashville, TN 37210
Plates inspected under this USDOT
123677T TN, T0851HY TN, E0243HY TN, 123655T TN, 123648T TN, J6654HY TN, 589451T TN, J1142HY TN, 123664T TN, W9295HY TN and 15 more below

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 557151 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Common carrier, Contract carrier, Broker as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

  • Check:
    Shares an officer with 3 inactive USDOT numbers

    See Connected companies below.

Connected companies

Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.

12connected USDOT numbers
3not active
Officer 11Phone 1

Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

2 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

MC273815 · Recorded status: Active — view record
Liability insurance amount on file
1000000.000000000000000000
Bond on file
Yes (Y)
Bond required
Yes (Y)
Business city
NASHVILLE
Business country code
US
Business state code
TN
Business street / PO box
1135 FREIGHTLINER DRIVE
Business telephone
6152441425
Business mail deliverability code
Y
Business postal code
37210
Cargo filing on file
No (N)
Cargo filing required
No (N)
Docket number
MC273815
Legal name
FIRSTEXPRESS INC
Mailing city
NASHVILLE
Mailing country code
US
Mailing state code
TN
Mailing street / PO box
1135 FREIGHTLINER DRIVE
Mailing mail deliverability code
Y
Mailing postal code
37210
Required insurance amount, as filed
0.000000000000000000
Recorded authority status
Active
Authority type
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
USDOT number
557151
MC273815 · Recorded status: Active — view record
Liability insurance amount on file
1000000.000000000000000000
Bond on file
No (N)
Bond required
No (N)
Business city
NASHVILLE
Business country code
US
Business state code
TN
Business street / PO box
1135 FREIGHTLINER DRIVE
Business telephone
6152441425
Business mail deliverability code
Y
Business postal code
37210
Cargo filing on file
No (N)
Cargo filing required
No (N)
Docket number
MC273815
Legal name
FIRSTEXPRESS INC
Mailing city
NASHVILLE
Mailing country code
US
Mailing state code
TN
Mailing street / PO box
1135 FREIGHTLINER DRIVE
Mailing mail deliverability code
Y
Mailing postal code
37210
Required insurance amount, as filed
1000000.000000000000000000
Recorded authority status
Active
Authority type
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
USDOT number
557151

Insurance filings

4 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

MC273815 · Insurer: Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America · Policy: 106002918 · Effective Oct 1, 2013 — view record
Docket number
MC273815
Effective date
Oct 1, 2013 (filed: 20131001)
Insurance class
Primary (P)
Insurance form
BMC-84
Insurance type
Bond (3)
Insurance company
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Maximum coverage amount, as filed
75000.00
Policy number
106002918
Received by FMCSA
Oct 3, 2013 (filed: 20131003)
Underlying limit, as filed
0.00
USDOT number
557151
MC273815 · Insurer: Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America · Policy: 106002918 · Effective Oct 1, 2013 — view record
Docket number
MC273815
Effective date
Oct 1, 2013 (filed: 20131001)
Insurance class
Primary (P)
Insurance form
BMC-84
Insurance type
Bond (3)
Insurance company
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Maximum coverage amount, as filed
75000.00
Policy number
106002918
Received by FMCSA
Oct 3, 2013 (filed: 20131003)
Underlying limit, as filed
0.00
USDOT number
557151
MC273815 · Insurer: Great West Casualty Co · Policy: MCP90027A · Effective Oct 1, 2022 — view record
Docket number
MC273815
Effective date
Oct 1, 2022 (filed: 20221001)
Insurance class
Primary (P)
Insurance form
BMC-91X
Insurance type
Liability (BIPD) (1)
Insurance company
Great West Casualty Co
Maximum coverage amount, as filed
1000000.00
Policy number
MCP90027A
Received by FMCSA
Sep 30, 2022 (filed: 20220930)
Underlying limit, as filed
0.00
USDOT number
557151
MC273815 · Insurer: Great West Casualty Co · Policy: MCP90027A · Effective Oct 1, 2022 — view record
Docket number
MC273815
Effective date
Oct 1, 2022 (filed: 20221001)
Insurance class
Primary (P)
Insurance form
BMC-91X
Insurance type
Liability (BIPD) (1)
Insurance company
Great West Casualty Co
Maximum coverage amount, as filed
1000000.00
Policy number
MCP90027A
Received by FMCSA
Sep 30, 2022 (filed: 20220930)
Underlying limit, as filed
0.00
USDOT number
557151

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonActiveNoneNone
ContractActiveNoneNone
BrokerActiveNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 273815
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$1 Million
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
On file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty Co.91XMCP90027A$1 MillionOct 1, 2022
Bond / suretyTravelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America84106002918—Oct 1, 2013

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPDUnited States Fire Insurance Co.603-102390-3Oct 1, 2021Oct 1, 2022Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPDProtective Insurance Co.B-13439Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2021Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOTravelers Property Casualty Co. Of AmericaQT-660-2883C554-TIL-10Jun 30, 2010Feb 14, 2018Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryGreat West Casualty Co.GWP87461AJul 1, 2011Oct 31, 2017Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryGreat West Casualty Co.GWP87461AJul 1, 2011Oct 1, 2017Replaced (TERM/REPL)
SURETYTravelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America105249360May 9, 2009Nov 2, 2013Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
SURETYTravelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America105249360May 9, 2009Oct 1, 2013Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryContinental Casualty Co.4014051851Jun 30, 2010Jul 30, 2011Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryContinental Casualty Co.4014051851Jun 30, 2010Jul 1, 2011Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryGreat West Casualty Co.GWP12997AApr 1, 2003Jul 26, 2010Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 32 history records.

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rated on
Jun 14, 2006
Last review
Jun 14, 2006
Driver inspections (24 mo)
273 (5 out of service)
Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
153 (29 out of service)

Out-of-service rates (24 months)

Vehicle19%
Better than the 22.9% national average (dark marker)
Driver1.8%
Better than the 6.3% national average (dark marker)

FMCSA BASICs

FMCSA BASIC scores
CategoryPercentileMeasureInspections with violationAcute / criticalAlert
Unsafe DrivingNot public3.6929NoNot available
Hours-of-ServiceNot public0.1210NoNot available
Driver FitnessNot public0.156NoNot available
Controlled SubstancesNot public00NoNot available
Vehicle MaintenanceNot public1.9734NoNot available

Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.

Most-cited violations, in plain English
Most-cited violations
CodeWhat it meansTimesOut of service
393.75A3-TAOL—1515
395.30B1-ELDDFR—90
392.2-SLLLR—80
392.2-SLLS2State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit60
392.2-SLLS3State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit40
392.2-SLLTCD—40

Inspections & crashes

Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.

273Inspections (24 mo)
106Violations (24 mo)
35Out of service (24 mo)
9Crashes (24 mo)
0Fatal crashes
0Deaths
3Injury crashes
9Tow-away crashes

Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 13, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (9 records, Mar 19, 2025 to Apr 16, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (4 people were injured).

Most recent

Last inspection
Nov 5, 2026
Last crash
Apr 16, 2026

Latest inspections

Latest roadside inspections
DateInspection IDStateLocationLevelDriver viol. / OOSVehicle viol. / OOSViolations
Nov 10, 202689495585NCMebane NcDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Nov 5, 202689466147TNManchester TnDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Nov 3, 202689447972TNMurfreesboro TnDriver only (Level 3)1 / 00 / 0
1 violation
  • 392.2-SLLCP392.2-SLLCP · Driver
Nov 2, 202689456575SCLatta ScDriver only (Level 3)1 / 00 / 0
1 violation
  • 392.16-D392.16-D · Driver
Oct 26, 202689356427NCSt. Pauls NcDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Oct 22, 202689346593TNKnoxville TnDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Oct 21, 202689317018NCWytheville NcWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 02 / 0
2 violations
  • 393.9A-LCL393.9A-LCL · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LIL393.9A-LIL · Vehicle
Oct 21, 202689319386MSIuka Scale US 72 East MsDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Oct 19, 202689299450NCStatesville NcFull (Level 1)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Oct 15, 202689286234TNManchester TnDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available

Showing the 10 most recent of 274 inspection records on file.

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Latest crashes

Latest reportable crashes
DateLocationDeathsInjuredTow-awayVehiclesConditionsHazmat releasedFMCSA recordable
Apr 16, 2026Not In City Limit, TN00Yes2Dry · DaylightNot availableYes
Feb 3, 2026Lebanon, TN00Yes2Dry · DaylightNot availableYes
Dec 1, 2025Remington, IN00Yes2Snow · Snow · Dark — unlitNoYes
Aug 20, 2025Not In City Limit, TN00Yes2Dry · Dark — unlitNot availableYes
Aug 20, 2025Dayton, OH01Yes2No adverse conditions · Dry · DaylightNoYes
Jun 23, 2025Ghent, WV00Yes1No adverse conditions · Dry · DaylightNot availableYes
May 12, 2025King, NC00Yes1Rain · Wet · DaylightNoYes
Mar 20, 2025Not In City Limit, TN02Yes3Dry · DaylightNoYes
Mar 19, 2025Marietta, GA01Yes6No adverse conditions · Dry · DaylightNoYes

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A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.

Where its vehicles were inspected

Roadside inspections by state
StateInspectionsWith OOS
TN · Tennessee12323
NC · North Carolina695
KY · Kentucky153
IN · Indiana111
SC · South Carolina110
GA · Georgia70
MS · Mississippi70
OH · Ohio71
MO · Missouri50
AR · Arkansas40
AL · Alabama30
TX · Texas30
IL · Illinois20
MI · Michigan20
FL · Florida10

4 more states with fewer inspections.

The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.

Inspections and crashes by year

Inspections and crashes by year
YearInspectionsViolationsOut of serviceCrashes
202613558182
202512645167
202413310

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Tractors8500
Trailers29500

Drivers

Total drivers
76
CDL drivers
76
Interstate, over 100 mi
76
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
85
Trucks
85
Buses
0
Annual miles
8,460,265 (2025)
Seen at inspections
113 trucks · 187 trailers

Vehicles inspected under this USDOT

113Power units / trucks inspected
187Trailers inspected
All vehicles inspected under this USDOT by make and type
MakeVehicle typeVehicles
Vanguard NationalSemi-Trailer92
VolvoTruck Tractor71
VangSemi-Trailer33
KenworthTruck Tractor24
WabashSemi-Trailer23
MackTruck Tractor13
Utility TrailerSemi-Trailer7
UnpublisheSemi-Trailer4
FreightlinerTruck Tractor4
Hyundai TransleadSemi-Trailer3
VanguardSemi-Trailer3
Cimc VehicSemi-Trailer2

All 300 vehicles inspected under this USDOT, grouped by make and type as recorded at inspection (top 12 groups).

Most recently inspected vehicles
VINYearMake & modelTypePlateInspectionsLast seenViolations / OOS
5V9VC532XMM105728—VangSemi-Trailer123677T TN2Nov 10, 20260 / 0
4V4NC9EH4RN6338782024Volvo Truck VnlTruck TractorT0851HY TN4Nov 10, 20262 / 0
1XKYD49X0VJ2376562027Kenworth T680Truck TractorE0243HY TN2Nov 5, 20261 / 0
5V8VC5323MM1057162021Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer123655T TN2Nov 5, 20260 / 0
5V8VC5326MM1057092021Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer123648T TN2Nov 3, 20260 / 0
1XKYD49X0VJ2376422027Kenworth T680Truck TractorJ6654HY TN2Nov 3, 20260 / 0
5V8VC5328SM507051—StoughtonSemi-Trailer589451T TN1Nov 2, 20260 / 0
1XKYD49X1VJ2376512027Kenworth T680Truck TractorJ1142HY TN1Nov 2, 20260 / 0
5V8VC5329MM1057052021Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer123664T TN1Oct 26, 20260 / 0
1XKYD49X2VJ2376602027Kenworth T680Truck TractorW9295HY TN3Oct 26, 20261 / 1
5V8VC5329SM5070742025Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer589632T TN1Oct 22, 20260 / 0
1XKYD49X9VJ2376552027Kenworth T680Truck TractorK5309HY TN3Oct 22, 20260 / 0
5V8VC5326TT6076422026Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer705962T TN1Oct 21, 20260 / 0
1XKYD49X8VJ2376632027Kenworth T680Truck TractorJ7130HY TN1Oct 21, 20260 / 0
4V4NC9EH0SN6924782025Volvo Truck VnlTruck TractorH8597HY TN4Oct 21, 20261 / 1
5V8VC5323SM5070852025Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer589559T TN1Oct 19, 20260 / 0
1XKYD49X4VJ2376612027Kenworth T680Truck TractorW9683HY TN1Oct 19, 20260 / 0
5V8VC5329MM1056692021Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer123584T TN1Oct 15, 20260 / 0
4V4NC9EH6SN6924672025Volvo Truck VnlTruck TractorU9250HY TN3Oct 15, 20262 / 0
5V8VC5328SM5070652025Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-Trailer589643T TN1Oct 14, 20260 / 0
1XKYD49XXVJ2376642027Kenworth T680Truck TractorW6600HY TN1Oct 14, 20260 / 0
4V4BC9EH2SN6924532025Volvo Truck Vnl (4)Truck TractorJ7132H TN4Oct 10, 20262 / 1
5V8VC532XJM8014052018Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-TrailerU765648 TN1Oct 7, 20260 / 0
4V4NC9EH7SN6924762025Volvo Truck VnlTruck TractorG5393HY TN1Oct 7, 20260 / 0
5V8VC5329JM8013942018Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc)Semi-TrailerU765657 TN2Sep 29, 20260 / 0

Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Showing the 25 most recently inspected of 300. Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.

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Equipment evidence

  • Dry VanVIN 12 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
  • Doubles/TriplesInspection 3 full trailers (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightMetal/Sheet/CoilBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
  2. Most recent roadside inspection on file.
  3. Most recent reportable crash on file.
  4. MCS-150 filing on record.
  5. Earliest reportable crash on file.
  6. Earliest roadside inspection on file.
  7. First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
  8. Insurance cancelled: BIPD with United States Fire Insurance Co. (MC273815) — TERM/REPL.
  9. Insurance filed: BIPD with United States Fire Insurance Co. (MC273815).
  10. Insurance cancelled: BIPD with Protective Insurance Co. (MC273815) — TERM/REPL.
  11. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America (MC273815) — CANCEL.
  12. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC273815) — TERM/CANCL.
  13. Insurance filed: BIPD with Protective Insurance Co. (MC273815).
  14. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC273815) — TERM/REPL.
  15. Insurance cancelled: SURETY with Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (MC273815) — TERM/CANCL.
  16. Insurance cancelled: SURETY with Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (MC273815) — TERM/REPL.
  17. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Continental Casualty Co. (MC273815) — TERM/CANCL.
  18. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC273815).
  19. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Continental Casualty Co. (MC273815) — TERM/REPL.
  20. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC273815) — TERM/CANCL.
  21. Insurance filed: CARGO with Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America (MC273815).
  22. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Continental Casualty Co. (MC273815).
  23. Insurance filed: SURETY with Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (MC273815).
  24. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
  25. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC273815).
  26. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 557151.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Apr 6, 1994
Last MCS-150 update
Apr 15, 2026

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Firstexpress INC an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 557151 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is Firstexpress INC's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 557151; docket number MC 273815.

How do I contact Firstexpress INC?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (615) 244-1425; fax (615) 244-1448; email sonnypetty@firstexpress.net; address 1135 Freightliner Drive, Nashville, TN 37210.

What insurance does this record show for Firstexpress INC?

The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Firstexpress INC's safety rating?

Satisfactory, rated Jun 14, 2006.

How many trucks and drivers does Firstexpress INC have?

Power units: 85; drivers: 76, as filed on its MCS-150 (Apr 15, 2026).

What does Firstexpress INC haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, building materials, beverages, paper products, farm supplies, construction.

What equipment does Firstexpress INC operate?

On government records: Dry Van (12 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Doubles/Triples (3 full trailers (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections).

How many inspections and crashes has Firstexpress INC had?

Inspections: 273; crashes recorded: 9, in the available 24-month records.

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Firstexpress INC?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives January 2027. The latest filing stored here is Apr 15, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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