Mid-western Car Carriers INC Safety Record

DOT# 244002 · Kansas City, MO 64126 · 8168365888

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Mid-western Car Carriers INC (DOT# 244002) in Kansas City, Missouri has 134 inspections on record with 140 violations and a 14.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

134 Inspections
14.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
14 Crashes
128 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 14.9%
Carrier: 14.9% (20 of 134) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.7%
Carrier: 0.7% (1 of 134) National: 6.4%
51% OOS rate better than 51% of carriers in Missouri
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Missouri

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

140 total violations across 134 inspections
21 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
36
Unsafe Driving
91
Hours of Service
12
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 17 states
Level 1: 2 (1%) Level 2: 51 (38%) Level 3: 81 (60%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 MI 3 0 0
03/09/2026 MO 2 0 0
03/09/2026 MS 3 0 0
02/19/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/17/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/12/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/11/2026 KS 2 1 0
01/29/2026 NE 3 0 0
01/22/2026 MI 2 0 0
01/16/2026 IA 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
29-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-SEP-25 MI 0 0 0
28-MAY-24 MO 0 0 0
25-MAY-25 MS 0 0 0
25-FEB-25 MO 0 0 0
24-JUN-24 IL 0 0 0
20-NOV-25 MO 0 0 0
18-SEP-24 IN 0 0 0
16-DEC-25 MI 0 1 0
15-JUL-25 AL 0 0 0
13-DEC-24 MI 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC174127
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Third Coast Insurance Company $1,000 12/19/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 128
Drivers 86
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/26/1984
MCS-150 Filed 20260218 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,948,995
Address 2010 S Television Place, Kansas City, MO 64126