Firstexpress Inc
USDOT 557151 · MC-273815 · Nashville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Firstexpress Inc is a corporation based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 85 power units and 76 drivers, which ranks it #130 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 270 times – about 3.2 inspections per power unit. 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 10.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, beverages, paper products, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Firstexpress Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 557151 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-273815 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1135 Freightliner Drive, Nashville, TN 37210 |
| Phone | (615) 244-1425 |
| First registered | Apr 6, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 557151.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 295 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,460,265 miles reported for 2025 – about 99,533 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 76 CDL drivers; 76 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Firstexpress Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.8% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 13% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 44% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.6 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 123% higher than average |
| Inspections | 270 | 270 with a driver check, 157 with a vehicle check, 85 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 14, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Armstrong Transportation & Trailers LLC USDOT 1584768 | Memphis | 73 | 65 | 119 | 13.3% | 2 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Firstexpress Inc?
Firstexpress Inc is registered with USDOT number 557151 and operating authority MC-273815.
How many trucks does Firstexpress Inc have?
It reports 85 power units (85 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 295 trailers, with 76 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 15, 2026).
Where is Firstexpress Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Nashville, Tennessee 37210.
What is the out-of-service rate of Firstexpress Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
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.