First 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 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 295 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 85 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 85 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 82% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 64% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 62% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44% | 81% | Around peer average |
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 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 22 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 26 | 25 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| Insp w/ Viol |
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| Measure |
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| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 1.97 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 8 | 0.13 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 1.87 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 0.13 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 19 states. Top state TN accounts for 44% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 56%.
+14 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 3939ALSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 3922DIB | Driver - Improper backing | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 39141B10MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |