FMCSA Carrier Profile
FIRST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Houston, TX
Inactive
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr
Authority
Active
MC-1440556 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
88.9% OOS · 19 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
88.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 100% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 110.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1440556
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CW3EVE-932468-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3906223
MC Number
MC-1440556
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 23, 2022
Authority Reinstated
August 6, 2025
Annual Mileage
45,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
88.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
18 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%
Ranks in the 100th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
19
Total OOS Orders
39
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance76
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service26
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate200.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (194.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate110.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (89.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | MO | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRGL3HG731205 | 5 | 5 OOS |
| May 26, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C63RRGL3HG731205 | 8 | 3 OOS |
| November 12, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C63RRGL3HG731205 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| October 31, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRGL3HG731205 | 8 | 2 OOS |
| October 29, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C63RRGJ0NG316207 | 0 | Clean |
| September 26, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRGJ0NG316207 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 16, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRGJ0NG316207 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 25, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C63RRGJ0NG316207 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| May 16, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FT8W3DT2GEB40491 | 15 | 4 OOS |
| May 1, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT2GEB40491 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| April 14, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT2GEB40491 | 4 | 4 OOS |
| April 11, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FT8W3DT2GEB40491 | 12 | 5 OOS |
Showing 12 of 19 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX18
MO1
Equipment on Record (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7HCK2YGT4LB011139 | Texan Trai | 13 | 11 |
| 1FT8W3DT2GEB40491 | Ford | 8 | 7 |
| 3C63RRGJ0NG316207 | Dodg | 6 | 5 |
| 5VGFE4433HL006071 | Kauf | 5 | 5 |
| 3C63RRGL3HG731205 | Dodge | 4 | 4 |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 6, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 21, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| April 18, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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