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Carrier profile · USDOT 2564775 · MC-895452 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
First Way Inc
20 power unitsavg 4.2 yrNational · 25 statesPALATINE, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-895452 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
21Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.2Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration1111 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.2 yr
Model years 2001–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FIRST WAY INC (USDOT 2564775) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 47 driver-level — across 25 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FIRST WAY INC's USDOT number?
FIRST WAY INC's USDOT number is 2564775, and its motor carrier number is MC-895452.
Is FIRST WAY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, FIRST WAY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FIRST WAY INC's safety record?
FIRST WAY INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 68 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FIRST WAY INC's fleet?
FIRST WAY INC operates 20 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FIRST WAY INC based?
FIRST WAY INC is based in PALATINE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 25 states.
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