What is MC number 191534?

MC number 191534 is assigned to First Student Inc, a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 354406.

Is First Student Inc Safe? DOT 354406 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of First Student Inc?

First Student Inc has a safety rating of "Satisfactory" as of April 8, 2003, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

Q: How many inspections has First Student Inc had?

First Student Inc has recorded 10836 total inspections, with 294 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with a Satisfactory safety rating.

First Student Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 354406. The company operates from Cincinnati, OH and maintains an active operating status with 32,760 power units and 31,253 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

✓ Satisfactory

Rated: April 8, 2003

First Student Inc holds a "Satisfactory" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that the carrier has been found to comply with federal safety regulations based on the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

10,836

Total

294

OOS

Driver OOS

283

Vehicle OOS

10,836 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate2.71%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 2.7% — below the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

621

Total

Fatal

428

Injuries

Tow-Away

621 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

0.0

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.0

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.0

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

0.5

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

First Student Inc is a large motor carrier operating in Ohio. With 10,836 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 2.7%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 621 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Satisfactory rating from the FMCSA indicates that First Student Inc meets federal safety standards based on the most recent compliance review. This is the highest rating a carrier can receive.

The company operates 32,760 power units and employs 31,253 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 354406?

USDOT number 354406 is assigned to First Student Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Cincinnati, OH.

What is the safety rating of First Student Inc?

First Student Inc has a safety rating of Satisfactory as of April 8, 2003.

How many inspections has First Student Inc had?

First Student Inc has recorded 10,836 total inspections with 294 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 2.71%.

Where is First Student Inc located?

First Student Inc is headquartered at 191 Rosa Parks Drive Suite 8fl, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

What is the MC number for First Student Inc?

The MC number for First Student Inc is MC# 191534. The MC number is issued by the FMCSA and authorizes carriers to operate in interstate commerce.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 354406 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

First Student Inc (DOT# 354406 · MC# 191534) – FMCSA Carrier Profile