HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/354406-first-student-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
FIRST STUDENT INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (513) 241-2200, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC191534.
- 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) | MC191534 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTB 316836 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
281 of 9,919 · Ohio avg 21.7%
10 of 1,826 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
1,161 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 266 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 2,892 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1,118 | 254 | 96.3% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | 2.2% | 18.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 16 | 11 | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 58 | 1 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 46 | 0 |
| Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39393ASBA | 40 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 40 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 40 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 39 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 34 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 30 | 30 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 28 | 2 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 26 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Ramsey, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Brooklyn Park, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rochester, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Plymouth Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Plymouth Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Springdale, OH | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 354406 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC191534 |
| Legal name | FIRST STUDENT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 34,955 |
| Drivers | 36,793 |
| Annual mileage | 471,200,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 11, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | May 22, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesLiquids/GasesPassengers
Questions about FIRST STUDENT INC
What does FIRST STUDENT INC's operating authority allow?
MC191534: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about FIRST STUDENT 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 STUDENT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 354406. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (513) 241-2200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC191534, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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