1ST EXPRESS INC

DOT #284589 • MC #181440
Active

1ST EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in TOLEDO, OH registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 284589 and MC number 181440. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since December 1986, a span of roughly 39 years. 1ST EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 27 power units and 29 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 27 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 3 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IL, IN, MI, and OH. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of January 2001. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
1ST EXPRESS INC
DOT Number
284589
MC Number
181440
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Dec 30, 1986

Location

Physical Address
227 MATZINGER ROAD
TOLEDO, OH 43612
Mailing Address
227 MATZINGER ROAD
TOLEDO, OH 43612

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
27
Total Drivers
29
Truck Units
27
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Paper Products

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for 1ST EXPRESS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

27
Total Inspections
13
Inspections with Violations
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0%
Driver OOS Rate
13.33%
Vehicle OOS Rate
3
Reportable Crashes
2
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jan 30, 2001

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for 1ST EXPRESS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 181440 Active Active Inactive 2013-09-25 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-07-18 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where 1ST EXPRESS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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