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Freight Carrier/broker · Granite City, IL

MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC

2720 MISSOURI AVE · Granite City, IL 62040

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #537853
  • USDOT #1422279 USDOT Active
  • 28
    Power Units
  • 27
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Granite City, IL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 28 truck(s) in their fleet and 27 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-537853 and their USDOT number is 1422279.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/22/2025 · last updated Sep 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/22/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,130,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: IL (20), IN (14), MO (8), TN (6), OH (3), NY (3), PA (3), AR (3), NC (2), KY (2), KS (2), MI (1), +3 more. Home base: Granite City, Illinois.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.57 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.55 9 Vehicle Maintenance 6.68 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 70
    Total
  • 38
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.134No/improper securement of roll/hook container1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC
2720 MISSOURI AVE
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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