WESTERN EXPRESS INC
WESTERN EXPRESS INC
- USDOT Number
- 511412
- Docket / MC #
- MC-260323
- Headquarters
- NASHVILLE, TN
- Fleet & VINs
- 3332 Trucks · 10006 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: ACTIVEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 1
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $1,000,000 On FilePolicy #H26039356Ace American Insurance Company
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 2251 / 7371 | 30.5% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 233 / 11920 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 1993-02-03
- Last MCS-150: 2026-09-01
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 2Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 33 years ago in Nashville, TN, WESTERN EXPRESS INC operates 3332 reported power units (10006 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 11922 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Refrigerated Van and Flatbed and Intermodal Chassis equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across CA (32%), PA (20%), TN (18%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is SATISFACTORY; 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 30.5% across 7371 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 2.0% across 11920 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 583 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (8 fatal, 165 injury, 563 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): its street address in Nashville is shared across 2 USDOT record(s); federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $1,000,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDR2SS****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | IN | 2026-11-12 |
| 1GR4M0621PH****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | TN | 2026-11-12 |
| 1GR1P0628RD****** | GDAN | Dry Van | TN | 2026-11-12 |
| 1JJV532DXJL****** | WANC | Dry Van | TN | 2026-11-12 |
| 1GR1P0629RK****** | GDAN | Dry Van | TN | 2026-11-12 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Ace American Insurance Company | H26039356 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2026-06-01 |
| BMC-35 | Obsidian Insurance Company | LDTAL000001026 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2026-06-01 |
| BMC-91X | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | LDTAL000001026 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2024-06-01 |
Shared Physical Street Address (2 Registrations)
Other U.S. DOT registrations recorded at this same physical street address: