FIRST WAY INC

DOT 2564775 MC 895452 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
70 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 15.71% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 27.27% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
20 units

Drivers: 20

Trailers: 20 (20 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

302 S HICKS RD SUITE# 14, PALATINE, IL, 60067

Phone Number

(224) 900-0795

Mailing Address

7604 BROFIELD AVE, WINDERMERE, FL, 34786

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
11 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-05-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-10-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-01-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-01-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary 808-51-970 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2025-05-24 BIPD/Primary CA996755153 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2025-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2025-05-17 BIPD/Primary 808-51-970 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-05-17 BIPD/Primary 808-51-970 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2025-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-05-17 BIPD/Primary 808-51-970 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2024-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-05-17 BIPD/Primary 080-85-1970 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2023-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-05-17 BIPD/Primary JNG000314-00 $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2022-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-10-28 BIPD/Primary KBI000141-00 $750,000 KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-09-25 BIPD/Primary KBI000141-00 $750,000 KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-12-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2020-05-17 BIPD/Primary KBI000141-00 $750,000 KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-09-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-12-12 BIPD/Primary GWP55120 00 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2020-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-13 BIPD/Primary GWP55120 00 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2019-12-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-08-30 BIPD/Primary 73TRS094442 $750,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2019-10-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-10-13 BIPD/Primary 73TRS094442 $750,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2019-10-12 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2018-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA 6459713 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2018-10-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-01-14 BIPD/Primary CA 6459713 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2018-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-03-20 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-06270-17 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2018-01-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-01-14 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-06270-17 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2017-03-20 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2015-09-10 BIPD/Primary CA3457239 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2015-09-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-01-14 BIPD/Primary CA 3457239 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2015-09-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.71%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

70 inspections · 11 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

27.27%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

11 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 70 Last inspection: Jul 15, 2026 Total crashes: 11

FMCSA Inspection Records (70 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 15, 2026

V262457699

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 13, 2026

0006894340

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 13, 2026

0006894340

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 13, 2026

0006894340

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 10, 2026

V262367266

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jun 10, 2026

LARQS01315

1 viol.
Level 3 LA VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

May 26, 2026

V262391037

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 26, 2026

V262388105

5 viol.
Level 2 TX WSTR 5KJJBWDR...

May 12, 2026

1525003996

Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 2, 2026

CV44376970

Level 1 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Apr 1, 2026

9093Q2JFZJ

Level 2 NM FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 1, 2026

0314005911

2 viol.
Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 26, 2026

XC62800344

3 viol. 3 OOS
Level 2 AZ WESTERN ST 5KJJBWDR...

Mar 13, 2026

SPT3081531

Level 2 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 5, 2026

UEDQ003645

2 viol.
Level 3 CA VOLV 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

70

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

70

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (11 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 11, 2026

LA • LA2026084234

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 17, 2026

GA • GA0010205515

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 9, 2025

NC • NC0108337854

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2024

WI • WI0000124036

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 5, 2023

GA • GA0009001149

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 17, 2021

PA • PA109191000X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 14, 2018

IL • ILX001373073

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 13, 2018

PA • PA812982300X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 3, 2018

NJ • NJ0018137013

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2018

KY • KY0072159955

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2017

WY • WY0201707014

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

7

Total Crashes

11

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

32

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

70
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

20
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

20

20 owned

Trailers

20

20 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

20

CDL Drivers: 20
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

11

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 27.27%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 20
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

20

Power Units

20

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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