HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/511412-western-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
WESTERN EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
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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, (615) 259-9920, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC260323.
- 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) | MC260323 | — | Ace American Insurance Company Policy H26039356 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC260323 | Primary | Obsidian Insurance Company Policy LDT-AL-000001026 · BMC-35 | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | 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
2,251 of 7,374 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
240 of 11,915 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
10,574 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2,973 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14,980 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7,551 | 2,717 | 71.4% | 64.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1,551 | 126 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1,323 | 0 | 12.5% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 115 | 96 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 34 | 34 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 677 | 666 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 530 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 398 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 313 | 312 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 254 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 244 | 3 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 242 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 234 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 206 | 205 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 204 | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Not Reported, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Hopkinsville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Charlton, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Wayne, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Franklin, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Farmington, ME | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Chelmsford, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sutherlin, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 511412 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC260323 |
| Legal name | WESTERN EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3,332 |
| Drivers | 3,693 |
| Annual mileage | 332,596,308 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 21, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 3, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 WESTERN EXPRESS INC
What does WESTERN EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC260323: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about WESTERN EXPRESS 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 WESTERN EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 511412. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 259-9920, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC260323, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (615) 259-9920
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN EXPRESS INC Broker · DBA WESTERN LOGISTICS |
Nashville, TN | 2243447 | MC663656 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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