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✗ Do Not Tender
Critical risk signals. Do not dispatch until independently verified.
First Way INC
DOT 2564775 · MC MC895452 · Palatine, IL
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

First Way INC (DOT 2564775, MC MC895452) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Palatine, IL. As of June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: authority revoked within the last 3 years; crash with fatalities or injuries on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
First Way INC
DOT Number2564775
MC NumberMC895452
Street302 S HICKS RD SUITE# 14
City / StatePalatine, IL 60067
Phone2249000795
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age11 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed03/05/2026
Company officerIulian Cosiuc
Power units20
Total drivers20
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Authority revoked within the last 3 years
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 15.8% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
20
Fleet
Drivers
20
Total
Inspections
38
On record
Crashes
3
On record
OOS Rate
15.8%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
11 yr 6 mo
Since 2014
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
38 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Unsafe Driving
38 insp (100%)· 7 viol
Driver Fitness
38 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Controlled Substances
38 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21 insp (55%)· 7 viol
Inspection History
38 total · OOS rate 15.8%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/29/2025TXI00Pass
5/29/2024CAII00Pass
10/28/2025NDII00Pass
12/27/2025MSII01OOS
11/26/2024IAIII10OOS
11/26/2024WYIII00Pass
3/26/2025FLII00Pass
1/26/2026NMIII00Pass
3/25/2025OKII00Pass
10/24/2024ILIII00Pass
Crash History
3 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—GA00Y
—WI00Y
—PA01Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
6/1/2025
Location
302 S HICKS RD SUITE# 14, Palatine, IL, 60067 · Open in Maps →
302 S HICKS RD SUITE# 14, PALATINE, IL, 60067Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2014
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Way INC authorized to operate?

Yes. First Way INC holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is First Way INC's safety record?

First Way INC has 38 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 15.8%. Crash history shows 3 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does First Way INC operate?

First Way INC operates 20 power units with approximately 20 drivers.

Is First Way INC insured?

First Way INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has First Way INC had any risk indicators?

First Way INC has a risk score of 80/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for First Way INC?

First Way INC's DOT number is 2564775 and MC number is MC895452. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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