FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC
49-unit mixed-freight carrier based in New Baltimore, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1266449
- MC
- MC491875
- Based
- New Baltimore, MI
- Contact
- 5867160802 · johnb@firstclassxpress.com
What this carrier is
FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in New Baltimore, MI. Operating footprint: 49 power units, 34 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC491875 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: auto parts. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 24, 2024).
Fleet composition on file: 26 owned tractors, 61 owned trailers, 23 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 671 motor carriers operating 49 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 26.10 | 49.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 8.83 | 56.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 5.12 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 56.65 | 104.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.97 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 49-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1266449: 42 inspections across 12 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 19, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 |
| Hours-of-Service | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 |
| Total violations | 70 (14 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and other: auto parts on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 671 peer carriers operating 49 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 27 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (9 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 70 violations.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 49 power units on file.
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