Western Express Inc
USDOT 511412 · MC-260323 · Nashville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Western Express Inc is a corporation based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers, which ranks it #4 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 11,912 times – about 3.6 inspections per power unit. 30.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 586 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (206 injuries, 14 fatalities, 567 tow-away), or 17.6 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, garbage / refuse, us mail and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Western Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 511412 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-260323 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7135 Centennial Place, Nashville, TN 37209 |
| Phone | (615) 259-9920 |
| First registered | Feb 3, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 511412.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3,332 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5,176 | 4,127 | 0 |
- 1.11 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 332,596,308 miles reported for 2026 – about 99,819 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 67% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 3,693 CDL drivers; 3,693 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Western Express Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.7% | 14.8% | 21.1% | 107% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 77% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 17.6 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 571% higher than average |
| Inspections | 11,912 | 11,911 with a driver check, 7,369 with a vehicle check, 10,574 BASIC violations recorded, 74 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 21, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC USDOT 86873 | Collierville | 3,220 | 2,657 | 654 | 10.8% | 29 |
| Venture Express Inc USDOT 192068 | Murfreesboro | 707 | 847 | 1,243 | 28.1% | 62 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| M & W Transportation Co Inc USDOT 263403 | Nashville | 136 | 142 | 179 | 25.3% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Western Express Inc?
Western Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 511412 and operating authority MC-260323.
How many trucks does Western Express Inc have?
It reports 3,332 power units (3,332 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 9,303 trailers, with 3,693 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 1, 2026).
Where is Western Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Nashville, Tennessee 37209.
What is the out-of-service rate of Western Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.