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45/100
⚠ Caution
Risk signals detected. Verify authority, insurance, and safety record.
1st Express INC
DOT 284589 · MC MC181440 · Toledo, OH
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

1st Express INC (DOT 284589, MC MC181440) is a Ohio-based interstate carrier headquartered in Toledo, OH. As of June 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM.

Common AuthorityContract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
1st Express INC
DOT Number284589
MC NumberMC181440
Street227 MATZINGER ROAD
City / StateToledo, OH 43612
Phone4194766881
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age39 yr 5 mo
MCS-150 filed04/21/2026
Company officerMonica F. Southward
Power units27
Total drivers29
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
Broker⚠ Inactive
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 7.7% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
27
Fleet
Drivers
29
Total
Inspections
26
On record
Crashes
8
On record
OOS Rate
7.7%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
39 yr 5 mo
Since 1986
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
26 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
26 insp (100%)· 6 viol
Driver Fitness
26 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
26 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
15 insp (58%)· 5 viol
Inspection History
26 total · OOS rate 7.7%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/31/2025INII00Pass
11/28/2025OHII00Pass
8/28/2024OHI00Pass
11/27/2024INII00Pass
10/23/2025OHIII00Pass
11/21/2025INIII00Pass
11/21/2025MIIII00Pass
6/21/2024ILIII00Pass
2/20/2025INIII00Pass
8/19/2024OHII00Pass
Crash History
8 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—OH00Y
—OH01Y
—IN00Y
—OH01Y
—MI00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
7/18/2025
Location
227 MATZINGER ROAD, Toledo, OH, 43612 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 1986
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1st Express INC authorized to operate?

Yes. 1st Express INC holds Common and Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is 1st Express INC's safety record?

1st Express INC has 26 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 7.7%. Crash history shows 8 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does 1st Express INC operate?

1st Express INC operates 27 power units with approximately 29 drivers.

Is 1st Express INC insured?

1st Express INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has 1st Express INC had any risk indicators?

1st Express INC has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for 1st Express INC?

1st Express INC's DOT number is 284589 and MC number is MC181440. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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