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Carrier profile · USDOT 2869210 · MC-961789 · Updated Aug 16, 2026
Midwest Express Inc
12 power unitsavg 5.4 yrNational · 17 statesDOWNERS GROVE, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-961789 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 54 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.4 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2869210) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 16, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 4, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier received 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 39 driver-level — across 17 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 16, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 29, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2869210, and its motor carrier number is MC-961789.
Is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 16, 2026, MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 54 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's fleet?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC operates 12 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC based?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is based in DOWNERS GROVE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.
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