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Carrier profile · USDOT 2497935 · MC865522 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Midwest Express Acquisition LLC

DBA Midwest Express Company · Des Plaines, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2014
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightChemicalsAir Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (847) 827-3400
167
Power units
203
Drivers
163
Inspections · 24 mo
8
Crashes · 24 mo
7.2M
Annual miles
12 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
10.5%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 76 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 163 inspections
Crashes
8
0 fatal3 injury7 tow-away
Crash rate 0.56 per 1M mi
Total inspections
163
Driver inspections
163
Vehicle inspections
76
People injured
5
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC865522
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 12, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
167
Power units
167
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
164
Trailers owned
203
Drivers
178
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightChemicalsAir Freight
Annual mileage
7,200,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2497935
MC / docket
MC-865522
Legal name
Midwest Express Acquisition LLC
DBA
Midwest Express Company
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 21, 2014
Last MCS-150
Apr 3, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
203 (178)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (847) 827-3400

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Midwest Express Acquisition LLC's USDOT number?

Midwest Express Acquisition LLC's USDOT number is 2497935 and its docket number is MC865522.

Is Midwest Express Acquisition LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Midwest Express Acquisition LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 163 roadside inspections, a 10.5% vehicle and 0.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 8 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Midwest Express Acquisition LLC's fleet?

167 power units and 203 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 3, 2026.

What insurance does Midwest Express Acquisition LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Midwest Express Acquisition LLC located?

Midwest Express Acquisition LLC is located at 1111 East Touhy Ave Suite 280, Des Plaines, IL, 60018. Phone: (847) 827-3400.

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