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Freight Carrier · Downers Grove, IL

MIDWEST EXPRESS INC

Name: MIDWEST EXPRESS INC
Address: 1323 BUTTERFIELD RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515-5652, US
Telephone: (773) 938-3370

1323 BUTTERFIELD RD · Downers Grove, IL 60515-5652

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #961789
USDOT #2869210 USDOT Active

12
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is a Downers Grove, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-961789 and their USDOT number is 2869210.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/29/2026 · last updated Jun 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/29/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 950,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.91 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.32 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

39
Total
18
Clean
21
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
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 limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

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
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MIDWEST EXPRESS INC
1323 BUTTERFIELD RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-5652

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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MIDWEST EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 6

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 2

Vehicle Maintenance 15

Locations

Location on Map

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