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1ST EXPRESS INC
Toledo, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 284589 · MC 181440
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-181440 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 35 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC181440
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
13 yrs
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC181440
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT43784A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
284589
MC Number
MC-181440
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 1986
Authority Granted
September 25, 2013
Annual Mileage
1,843,111 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
227 Matzinger Road, Toledo, OH 43612
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Phyllis Dujovski
Officer 2
Monica F. Southward
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesPaper ProductsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| January 17, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 4, 2024 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN12
OH9
MI4
IL3
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
22
Tractor
18
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR2NLNB1467 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3PSUM5729 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1SN671744 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR5NLNB1463 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3KL038937 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8HL971581 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1LSLS9732 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1PSUM5728 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4PN311707 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV2KLKX6226 | 1 | — |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL960218 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1HL971583 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1ML241103 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1NL324774 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1TL685743 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3HL971584 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3NL324758 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3NL324775 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL342647 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3TL685744 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4GL922683 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4LL105417 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5GL922692 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6HL960238 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6KL105398 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL038939 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL038942 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8NL324769 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9HL960217 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9RL383738 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR8LSKU2007 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV7JSJR3795 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXGSGX3051 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7RSVD0233 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR8SN321600 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0MN263022 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3LN243135 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8KN215250 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG4KN210428 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG8JN892082 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | ROBER01055 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | NESTLE PURINA PET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WANC |
1FUJHLDR2NLNB1467 1JJV532D2VL740915 |
OH PWJ7564 ME 5670524 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | 7297007429 | GAS CITY IN | III | 1 | — | GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH NAT |
4V4NC9EH8KN215250 1JJV532D3NL357310 |
OH PWZ3583 ME 3055277 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 9955001174 | CHESTERTON IN | III | — | — | MICHELIN NORHT AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH NAT |
1FUJHLDR2NLNB1467 1JJV532D0KL038944 |
MI PWJ7564 ME 277873D |
| June 3, 2026 | 1383000118 | FINDLAY OH | III | — | — | MICHELIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGEDVXGSGX3051 1JJV532D3NL324775 |
OH PWS8853 ME 3143958 |
| March 13, 2026 | 3258000432 | BOWLING GREEN OH | III | — | — | THE GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHLDV7RSVD0233 1JJV532D3HL971584 |
MI RC11818 ME 2649924 |
| February 17, 2026 | MATTB07211 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | I | 3 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHLDV1LSLS9732 |
MI RC11821 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | 9955000293 | CHESTERTON IN | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHLDR5NLNB1463 1JJV532D8HL971581 |
MI RC11822 ME 2649921 |
| December 17, 2025 | 3291000260 | FINDLAY OH | II | — | — | MICHWELL MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGEDR8LSKU2007 1JJV532D1TL685743 |
MI RC53736 ME 5593240 |
| November 28, 2025 | 3251001091 | WILMINGTON OH | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJHLDR5NLNB1463 |
MI RC11822 |
| November 21, 2025 | 9571002026 | ANGOLA IN | III | 1 | — | DETROIT CHASIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHLDV3PSUM5729 1JJV532D3PL342647 |
MI RC11815 ME 5047404 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 6 | August 11, 2025 |
| MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA | 5 | November 12, 2025 |
| GOODYEAR TIRE | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| NESTLE PURINA PET | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| MICHELIN NORHT AMERICA | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| MICHELIN | 1 | June 3, 2026 |
| MICHWELL MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| DETROIT CHASIS | 1 | November 21, 2025 |
| VAN BUREN DRY 1203 | 1 | November 21, 2025 |
| UU4 WOODBURN | 1 | August 15, 2025 |
| IC BUS OF OKLAHOMA, LLC | 1 | February 20, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 25, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 14, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 4, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 2, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 17, 1990 | REJECTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 24, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 24, 1985 | Active Revoked | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 4, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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