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WESTERN EXPRESS INC

USDOT 511412 · MC-260323 · NASHVILLE, TN Authorized

WESTERN EXPRESS INC is a carrier / shipper / broker registered with the FMCSA under USDOT number 511412, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It operates in interstate commerce. It holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-260323 and is currently Authorized to operate for hire. Its fleet includes 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers. Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. This record was last updated 2026-09-13 from official FMCSA data.

Vetting snapshot

Operating authority
Authorized
USDOT registration
Active
MCS-150 biennial update
Current - filed 2026-09-01
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Registered with FMCSA
33 years
Fleet
3,332 power units

Safety record (FMCSA, last 24 months)

Inspections (24 months)
11,889
Vehicle out-of-service rate
18.7% (FMCSA national average roughly 21%)
Driver out-of-service rate
1.8% (FMCSA national average roughly 5%)
Crashes (24 months)
615, 13 fatal, 219 with injuries
Last inspection
2025-10-31

Safety data as of 2026-06-24.

Insurance on file (FMCSA)

Liability (BIPD)
Ace American Insurance Company, $1,000,000 coverage, effective 2026-06-01
Liability (BIPD)
Obsidian Insurance Company, $1,000,000 coverage, effective 2026-06-01
Liability (BIPD)
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, $1,000,000 coverage, effective 2024-06-01

Insurer filings as recorded by the FMCSA. A certificate from the carrier is not a substitute for the filing on record.

FMCSA record

USDOT Number
511412
MC / Docket Number
MC-260323
Legal Name
WESTERN EXPRESS INC
Entity Type
Carrier / Shipper / Broker
USDOT Status
Active
Operating Authority
Authorized
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
CORPORATION
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Physical Address
7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37209
Mailing Address
7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE, NASHVILLE, TN
Phone
(615) 259-9920
Fax
(615) 846-4008
Power Units
3,332
Trucks
3,332
Total Drivers
3,693
CDL Drivers
3,693
Trailers
9,303
Hazmat
No
Cargo Carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Intermodal Containers, Chemicals, Paper Products, Construction Materials, Metal (sheets, coils, rolls), Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Large Machinery, Dry Bulk, Beverages, Garbage/Refuse, US Mail
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Safety Rating Date
2017-09-21
Company Officer
DANIEL PATTERSON
Company Officer
PAUL WIECK
MCS-150 Date
2026-09-01
Registered
1993-02-03
Last Updated
2026-09-13

Frequently asked questions

What is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number and MC number?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 511412 and its operating-authority docket is MC-260323.

Is WESTERN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate for hire?

Yes. WESTERN EXPRESS INC currently holds active FMCSA operating authority.

Is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT registration active?

Its USDOT registration status is Active in the latest FMCSA data. Registration status reflects FMCSA filings (such as the biennial MCS-150 update), not whether the company is currently doing business.

Where is WESTERN EXPRESS INC based?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC is based in 7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37209, according to its FMCSA registration.

How large is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's fleet?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC reported 3,332 power units and 3,693 drivers on its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing.

What is WESTERN EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating?

WESTERN EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued 2017-09-21.

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