1ST EXPRESS INC

DOT 284589 MC 181440 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
34 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.88% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
27 units

Drivers: 29

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

227 MATZINGER ROAD, TOLEDO, OH, 43612

Phone Number

(419) 476-6881

Mailing Address

227 MATZINGER ROAD, TOLEDO, OH, 43612

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(419) 476-9325

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
41 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

Inactive
36 years

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-09-25 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2006-06-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1998-09-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1998-09-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-09-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-08-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1990-04-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1985-05-24 — 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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

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
2025-07-18 BIPD/Primary GRT43784A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-07-18 BIPD/Primary CA-ZW2866 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2025-08-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-07-18 BIPD/Primary CA-L43614 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2013-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-18 BIPD/Primary CA-L43614 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2014-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-07-18 BIPD/Primary CA-L43614 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2013-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-07-02 SURETY MC181440 $750,000 AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-18 BIPD/Primary CA-L43614 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2012-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-07-02 SURETY 91618 $750,000 NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-07-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-02 SURETY 8392655 $750,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-07-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-08-21 BIPD/Primary MD000001 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2006-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-07-18 CARGO QT 660 0519B870 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2019-06-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-07-02 SURETY 190431836 $750,000 WESTERN SURETY CO. 2005-07-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-07-18 BIPD/Primary MD000001 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2004-08-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-07-18 BIPD/Primary 0821-00-00762 $750,000 EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU… 2001-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-07-18 CARGO 259016787 $750,000 CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-07-18 CARGO I20386393 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2000-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-07-18 BIPD/Primary TRK10788447538 $750,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2000-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-07-18 CARGO TRK1078847538 $750,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 1999-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-07-02 SURETY 190431836 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2002-07-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-06-10 CARGO 1MP 300875421 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1998-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
1990-07-02 SURETY 30001794 $750,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 1998-07-02 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.88%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

34 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 34 Last inspection: Jun 3, 2026 Total crashes: 51

FMCSA Inspection Records (34 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 3, 2026

1383000118

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDV...

Mar 13, 2026

3258000432

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Feb 17, 2026

MATTB07211

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MI FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Dec 31, 2025

9955000293

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDR...

Dec 17, 2025

3291000260

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Nov 28, 2025

3251001091

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDR...

Nov 21, 2025

9571002026

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Nov 21, 2025

CHAPP05101

1 viol.
Level 3 MI VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Nov 12, 2025

1028900163

1 viol.
Level 1 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDR...

Oct 23, 2025

3220000947

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Sep 11, 2025

9426000020

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDV...

Aug 15, 2025

6353004856

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Aug 11, 2025

8557006384

1 viol.
Level 2 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZSZR...

May 7, 2025

5508009401

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDR...

Mar 14, 2025

9761003059

3 viol.
Level 2 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

34

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

34

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (51 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.

Jun 2, 2025

OH • OH0253101644

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 17, 2025

MI • MI0003425608

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 4, 2024

OH • OH0243154248

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 9, 2024

MI • MI0003189016

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2024

OH • OH0243001539

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 10, 2023

OH • OH0235176209

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 26, 2022

IN • IN0904142320

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 16, 2022

OH • OH0226151413

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 13, 2021

IN • IN0903939489

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 7, 2021

OH • OH0215083024

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 12, 2019

IN • IN0903504158

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 25, 2019

MI • MI0001840624

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 12, 2019

OH • OH0195055224

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2019

OH • OH0195011445

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 23, 2018

IL • ILX001338236

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

22

Total Crashes

51

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

14

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

34
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

27
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

27

25 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

29

CDL Drivers: 29
Interstate: 27
Intrastate: 2
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 27
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 2

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

27

Power Units

27

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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