MIDWEST EXPRESS INC

DOT 2869210 MC 961789 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
52 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 11.54% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
12 units

Drivers: 12

Trailers: 3 (3 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1323 BUTTERFIELD RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515-5652

Phone Number

(773) 938-3370

Mailing Address

1323 BUTTERFIELD RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515-5652

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(773) 820-9536

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
8 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-10-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-11-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2016-05-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-10-04 BIPD/Primary GRT07943A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2022-10-04 BIPD/Primary BA0731807 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2023-10-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-10-04 BIPD/Primary 506-9027907 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2022-10-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-04 BIPD/Primary WN270119 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-10-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-10-04 BIPD/Primary CAL201850 $750,000 COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE R… 2019-11-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-10-04 BIPD/Primary CAL201733 $750,000 COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE R… 2018-10-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

11.54%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

52 inspections · 6 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

9 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 52 Last inspection: Jun 25, 2026 Total crashes: 2

FMCSA Inspection Records (52 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 25, 2026

0006888806

Level 3 NC INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 17, 2026

V262395154

Level 2 TX ITNL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 9, 2026

1645004536

Level 3 MO KENWORTH 1XKTDB9X...

Jun 5, 2026

1420001486

1 viol.
Level 2 GA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

May 26, 2026

LAPJS01820

2 viol.
Level 3 LA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

May 22, 2026

V262252931

3 viol.
Level 1 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 20, 2026

2018011663

2 viol.
Level 2 MS INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Feb 26, 2026

1661001007

6 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 15, 2026

V262072125

Level 2 TX KW 1XKYDP9X...

Jan 15, 2026

0391001451

1 viol.
Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jan 12, 2026

1006000262

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Nov 16, 2025

4289450068

Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Oct 7, 2025

1645003314

Level 2 MO INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Sep 26, 2025

3011011503

Level 3 MS INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Sep 16, 2025

XL00089206

Level 3 PA KW 1XKTDB9X...
Total Inspections

52

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

52

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Dec 18, 2024

IN • IN0904643982

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 14, 2024

CO • CO2024002025

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

2

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

39

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 26
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

52
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

12
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

12

8 owned

Trailers

3

3 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

12

CDL Drivers: 12
Interstate: 12
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

9

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 12
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

12

Power Units

12

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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