Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 284589 · MC-181440 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
1st Express Inc
27 power unitsavg 5.5 yrRegional · 3 statesTOLEDO, OH94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-181440 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 33 inspections.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.5 yr
Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
1ST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 284589) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 18, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 29 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 21, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 30, 2001 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is 1ST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
1ST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 284589, and its motor carrier number is MC-181440.
Is 1ST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, 1ST EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is 1ST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
1ST EXPRESS INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 33 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is 1ST EXPRESS INC's fleet?
1ST EXPRESS INC operates 27 power units and 29 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is 1ST EXPRESS INC based?
1ST EXPRESS INC is based in TOLEDO, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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