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Carrier profile · USDOT 354406 · MC-191534 · Updated Jul 17, 2026
First Student Inc
0 power unitsavg 7.2 yrNational · 29 statesCINCINNATI, OH88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-191534 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
627 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 17, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1989.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 17381 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo2.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal7979
633 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FIRST STUDENT INC (USDOT 354406) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 17, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 17, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 2.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier received 10,527 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10,025 vehicle-level and 1,882 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier has 633 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 79 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 17, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 36,793 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 11, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FIRST STUDENT INC's USDOT number?
FIRST STUDENT INC's USDOT number is 354406, and its motor carrier number is MC-191534.
Is FIRST STUDENT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 17, 2026, FIRST STUDENT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FIRST STUDENT INC's safety record?
FIRST STUDENT INC has a 2.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17,381 roadside inspections, with 633 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FIRST STUDENT INC's fleet?
FIRST STUDENT INC operates 0 power units and 36,793 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FIRST STUDENT INC based?
FIRST STUDENT INC is based in CINCINNATI, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.
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