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MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC

5015 EAST MAIN AVE · Bismarck, ND 58501

Authorized: BROKER Property
(701) 223-1880 Tap to call
  • MC #2153
  • USDOT #35207 USDOT Active
  • 522
    Power Units
  • 428
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC is a Bismarck, ND freight carrier/broker that is authorized for broker property in the state of North Dakota. This company has 522 truck(s) in their fleet and 428 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-2153 and their USDOT number is 35207.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/07/2024 · last updated May 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR BROKER Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/07/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 22,581,850 (2023)

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 North Dakota — home base

Home base   Based in Bismarck, North Dakota. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 27 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 25.9% 23.4% Driver 0.8% 6.7% Hazmat 8.6% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 17
    Tow
  • 21
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.25 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 10 Vehicle Maintenance 3.67 59 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 4

Inspection Summary

  • 253
    Total
  • 158
    Clean
  • 95
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 24

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation3× OOS×3 SW 10
  • 392.3-FPROPFatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HSHHubs - Smoking from hub assembly1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 40

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection9× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection8× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× 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 wear5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting3× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 10

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC
5015 EAST MAIN AVE
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Mailing Address
MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 1058
BISMARCK, ND 58502

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