WESTERN EXPRESS INC

DOT 511412 MC 260323 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
19628 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 22.62% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 9.51% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
3332 units

Drivers: 3693

Trailers: 5176 (5176 owned)

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

Physical Address

7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37209

Phone Number

(615) 259-9920

Mailing Address

7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37209

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

Inactive
30 yrs, 9 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-03-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-03-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-03-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-03-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC260323 2009-10-13

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: $1,000,000
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
2024-06-01 BIPD/Primary LDT-AL-000001026 $1,000,000 OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTF0000402 $1,000,000 FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2024-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTF0000402 $1,000,000 FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2024-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTF0000343 $1,000,000 FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2023-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTF0000219 $1,000,000 FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2022-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTF0000120 $1,000,000 FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2021-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTF0000011 $1,000,000 FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2020-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTO1404873 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2019-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTO1403755 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2018-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTO1401932 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2017-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTO1399014 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-04-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-01-01 BIPD/Primary CTO1391643 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 BIPD/Primary CTO0127589 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-10-01 BIPD/Primary CTO0127589 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-10-01 BIPD/Primary CTO0124407 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTO0124394 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2011-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-03 CARGO 2791RNXNA101451 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-04-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTO0120924 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2011-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-03 CARGO 2791RNXNA091451 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2010-08-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTO0120905 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-08-03 CARGO 2791RNXNA081451 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2009-08-03 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

22.62%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

19628 inspections · 4440 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

9.51%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

4311 inspections · 410 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

16.67%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

12 inspections · 2 OOS

Total inspections: 19628 Last inspection: Jul 25, 2026 Total crashes: 6357

FMCSA Inspection Records (19628 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 25, 2026

1229002393

1 viol.
Level 2 CT

Jul 24, 2026

NFEF001793

3 viol.
Level 1 CA

Jul 24, 2026

CV44377333

1 viol.
Level 1 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 24, 2026

7088029869

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NV FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 24, 2026

J317620538

1 viol.
Level 3 PA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 24, 2026

0006898564

Level 3 NC FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 24, 2026

NC7C006133

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 24, 2026

NC7C006132

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 24, 2026

0006898527

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NC INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 23, 2026

I034BN0072

Level 3 TN

Jul 23, 2026

1049601349

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AZ

Jul 23, 2026

1508942538

2 viol.
Level 2 CO

Jul 23, 2026

I038D20375

2 viol.
Level 1 TN

Jul 23, 2026

V262483325

4 viol.
Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 23, 2026

N619620423

Level 2 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

19628

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

19628

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6357 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

KY • KY0073350707

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 10, 2026

KY • KY0073350951

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 10, 2026

KY • KY0073350319

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2026

MO • MO0000119501

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 14, 2026

CA • CA5752601874

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 11, 2026

NJ • NJ0007261480

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 4, 2026

KY • KY0073339206

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 4, 2026

NJ • NJ0007235783

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 1, 2026

CT • CT2600173767

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 1, 2026

VA • VA0261520052

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 27, 2026

CA • CA8252600139

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 24, 2026

AL • AL0006654276

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

May 16, 2026

MO • MO0000118875

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2026

AR • AR2026527278

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2026

OK • OK2605003945

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

144

Injury Crashes

2949

Total Crashes

6357

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

11271

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Alert
Violations: 1511
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Alert
Violations: 1696
OOS: 127

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 7918
OOS: 2909

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

Warning
Violations: 32
OOS: 32

Driver Fitness

Alert
Violations: 114
OOS: 95

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

19628
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

3332
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

3332

3332 owned

Trailers

5176

5176 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

3693

CDL Drivers: 3693
Interstate: 3693
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4311

Out of Service: 410
OOS Rate: 9.51%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 3693
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Machinery Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

3332

Power Units

3332

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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