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Freight Carrier · Milwaukee, WI

MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC

Name: MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC
Address: 8501 WEST BROWN DEER ROAD, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53224, US
Telephone: (414) 410-8200

8501 WEST BROWN DEER ROAD · Milwaukee, WI 53224

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #647117
USDOT #1772901 USDOT Active

111
Power Units
110
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC is a Milwaukee, WI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 111 truck(s) in their fleet and 110 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-647117 and their USDOT number is 1772901.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2026 · last updated Jul 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 7,931,520 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Paper Products

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
4
Injury
7
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.18 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.41 9 Vehicle Maintenance 2.76 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 2

Inspection Summary

110
Total
72
Clean
38
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 8

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× SW 8
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 7

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× 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 limit5× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC
8501 WEST BROWN DEER ROAD
MILWAUKEE, WI 53224

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 8

Hours of Service 7

Unsafe Driving 10

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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