First Express

First Express is a trucking company in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in full truckload carrier services including inbound, outbound, expedited, and dedicated freight transportation. The company serves businesses across the region with a focus on timely, reliable deliveries and specialized solutions for critical shipments. With a strong emphasis on quality and service, First Express supports local and regional operations through a professional team of drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance staff. The company has earned a 4.00 rating from 30 customer reviews, reflecting consistent performance and customer satisfaction.

Founded in 1994 by William H. Keith, First Express was built on a vision of doing jobs right, at the right time, in the right way. The company has maintained a steady record of repeat and referred customers, underscoring its reliability and commitment to client needs. It operates a fleet of top-of-the-line tractors and 53-foot dry van trucks, all assigned to specific drivers, with GPS tracking and electronic hours of service systems in place since 2008. First Express invests heavily in modern technology that provides real-time shipment tracking and data integration, ensuring efficient operations while preserving the human judgment essential to complex logistics. The company’s maintenance team ensures equipment reliability, supporting a 98% or better on-time pickup and delivery rate.

Located at 1135 Freightliner Drive, First Express sits just 0.3 miles from Lebanon Pike and 0.5 miles from Fesslers Lane, near the Vinny Links Golf Course and Brown’s Creek. The site is also within a short drive of Hermitage Avenue and Elm Hill Pike, placing it in a well-connected corridor of Nashville’s transportation network.

Recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association in 2019 as the top carrier in Division II for fleet safety, First Express continues to uphold safety as a core value. Its long-standing dedication to service, technology, and employee investment has solidified its role as a trusted partner for businesses relying on just-in-time delivery.

As a locally rooted trucking company in Nashville, First Express stands out for its reliability, safety record, and commitment to keeping production moving, proving that quality and care remain central in the region’s freight industry.

Services:

• Dedicated Transportation
• Expedited Shipping
• Full Truckload (FTL) Carrier
• Inbound Logistics
• Outbound Logistics