Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2909179 · MC-979779 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
First Light Express Inc
1 power unitavg 14.5 yrLocal · 1 statesBELLEVILLE, MI50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-979779 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.5Avg age (yr)
2010–2013 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.5 yr
Model years 2010–2013 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2909179) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 10, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 8, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2909179, and its motor carrier number is MC-979779.
Is FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC's safety record?
FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 1 federal roadside inspection in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC's fleet?
FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC based?
FIRST LIGHT EXPRESS INC is based in BELLEVILLE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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