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MIDWEST EXPRESS COMPANY

1111 EAST TOUHY AVE SUITE 280 · Des Plaines, IL 60018

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #865522
  • USDOT #2497935 USDOT Active
  • 167
    Power Units
  • 203
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDWEST EXPRESS COMPANY is a Des Plaines, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 167 truck(s) in their fleet and 203 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-865522 and their USDOT number is 2497935.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/03/2026 · last updated Sep 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,200,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: IA (22), KY (21), OH (19), MN (18), MO (17), PA (14), IL (14), KS (11), TN (11), IN (5), MI (4), WI (3), +4 more. Home base: Des Plaines, Illinois.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated 11 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.57 20 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.12 32 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 163
    Total
  • 106
    Clean
  • 57
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting2× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
MIDWEST EXPRESS COMPANY
1111 EAST TOUHY AVE SUITE 280
DES PLAINES, IL 60018
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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