Western Express INC
USDOT 511412· MC260323· Nashville, TN
No issues on file
At a glance
- Active for-hire operating authority (MC260323), first granted Dec 1, 1994 — about 31 years in business under FMCSA authority.
- Liability (BIPD) coverage on file is $1,000,000, above the $750,000 FMCSA requires for this authority.
- MCS-150 registration updated 2 months ago (FMCSA requires every 24 months).
- With 3,332 power units, it ranks #5 of 48 for-hire carriers LoadLookout tracks in TN.
- 11,912 roadside inspections in FMCSA's 24-month SMS window: driver out-of-service rate 2% (national average 5.51%); vehicle out-of-service rate 30.4% (national average 20.72%).
- 609 reportable crashes in the SMS window (16 fatal, 220 with injuries, 586 tow-away). Crash counts include crashes that were not preventable.
- 4 insurance cancellation or replacement filings in the last 36 months. Frequent insurer changes can signal coverage problems.
- Current filings with 2 insurers: Ace American Insurance Company, Obsidian Insurance Company.
Computed by LoadLookout from FMCSA operating-authority, insurance, MCS-150 and SMS records.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | BIPD on file / required |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC260323 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) Granted Dec 1, 1994 |
Active | $1,000,000 / $750,000 |
| MC260323 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) Granted Dec 1, 1994 |
Inactive | — / — |
Source: FMCSA Motus / L&I operating-authority records.
Safety snapshot (24 months)
Inspections11,912
Driver OOS rate2%nat. avg 5.51%
Vehicle OOS rate30.4%nat. avg 20.72%
Crashes60916 fatal · 220 injury
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System public inputs (inspections and crashes). BASIC percentiles for property carriers are not published by FMCSA and are not shown.
Carrier profile
OperationAuthorized for hire
Power units3,332
Drivers3,693
HazmatNo
Safety ratingSatisfactory
MCS-150 updatedSep 1, 2026
Registered with FMCSAFeb 3, 1993
CargoGeneral freight, Metal / sheets / coils, Logs / poles / lumber, Building materials, Machinery / large objects, Intermodal containers, Garbage / refuse, Chemicals, Commodities dry bulk, Beverages, Paper products, Construction
Insurance on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD BMC-91X | Ace American Insurance Company H26039356 | $1,000,000 | Active |
| BIPD BMC-35 | Obsidian Insurance Company LDT-AL-000001026 | $1,000,000 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus & L&I open datasets. Coverage amounts are maximum limits filed with FMCSA.
FMCSA activity timeline
- Jun 1, 2026 · 156 days agoInsurance cancellation — Obsidian Insurance CompanyBIPD policy LDT-AL-000001026 · CANCEL
- Jun 1, 2026 · 156 days agoInsurance cancellation — Obsidian Insurance CompanyBIPD policy LDT-AL-000001026 · CANCEL
- Jun 1, 2024 · 886 days agoInsurance cancellation — Freedom Specialty Insurance CompanyBIPD policy CTF0000402 · CANCEL
- May 28, 2024 · 890 days agoAuthority became inactiveCOMMON · DISCONTINUED REVOCATION
- Apr 1, 2024 · 947 days agoInsurance cancellation — Freedom Specialty Insurance CompanyBIPD policy CTF0000402 · CANCEL
- Mar 8, 2024 · 971 days agoAuthority became inactiveCOMMON · DISCONTINUED REVOCATION
- Nov 3, 1995 · 11324 days agoOperating authority grantedPROPERTY BROKER · GRANTED
- Dec 1, 1994 · 11661 days agoOperating authority grantedMotor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · Active · GRANTED
- Dec 1, 1994 · 11661 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
Live FMCSA verification & verification record
Allowed to operateY
Common authorityACTIVE
BIPD on file$1,000,000
Out-of-serviceNone
Verification record #LV-000000 · generated 00:00 UTC
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