Western Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Nashville, TN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3,332 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 3,332 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5,176 | 4,127 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 3,332 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 3,332 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 100% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 100% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 100% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 100% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 100% | 88% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 199 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2013 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 8 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 19 | 64 | 64 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 36 | 85 | 87 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 50 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 3 | 37 | 81 | 85 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 9
Daniel Patterson
Houston, TX
Daniel Patterson · also at 9 others
Dan Patterson Contracting Inc
Smithfield, PA
Daniel Patterson · also at 9 others
Djp Contracting & Development Service Llc
Smithfield, PA
Daniel Patterson · also at 9 others
L A Patterson Inc
Exeter, RI
Daniel Patterson · also at 9 others
Legend Tube & Metal Sales Inc
Cleveland, OH
Daniel Patterson · also at 9 others
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1260 | 3.08 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1133 | 0.52 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4051 | 5.35 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 103 | 0.07 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 21 | 0.01 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 50 states. Top state CA accounts for 16% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 90%.
+45 other states with fewer inspections
| Jan 1, 2025 | 1 | 25 | 89 | 91 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 5 | 15 | 70 | 73 |
| 7054 |
| 2650 |
| 2592 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1573 | 665 | 113 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1377 | 277 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 109 | 70 | 93 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 30 | 17 | 30 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AL |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 3929A2C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 3922SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39311BCSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39311BCSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39345CBSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Shared phone · 1