HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1002211-first-transit-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
FIRST TRANSIT INC
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (303) 319-9904, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC576222.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC576222 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 9812752 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
11 of 633 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 87 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
62 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 90 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 12 | 87.1% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 3.2% | 14.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 4 | 4 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBLPW | 2 | 2 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 2 |
| Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1OAL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Brooklyn Park, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Rochester, MN | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Houston, TX | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Houston, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1002211 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC576222 |
| Legal name | FIRST TRANSIT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1,320 |
| Drivers | 1,646 |
| Annual mileage | 24,079,119 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 12, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 31, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 27, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about FIRST TRANSIT INC
What does FIRST TRANSIT INC's operating authority allow?
MC576222: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about FIRST TRANSIT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking FIRST TRANSIT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1002211. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (303) 319-9904, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC576222, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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