According to FMCSA records, Midwest Express Co (DOT# 2497935) in Des Plaines, Illinois has 200 inspections on record with 201 violations and a 7.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
200Inspections
7.5%Vehicle OOS Rate
9Crashes
127Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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 Rate7.5%
Carrier: 7.5% (15 of 200)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (1 of 200)National: 6.4%
66%OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in Illinois
33%crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Illinois
Violation Categories · 201 total violations
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.
201total violations across 200 inspections
19violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
95
Unsafe Driving
80
Hours of Service
14
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
4
Other
6
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
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 NumberMC865522
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Great West Casualty Co.
$1,000
05/12/2023
Fleet Profile
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 Units127
Drivers203
Fleet SizeLarge Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatYes
Operating Since04/21/2014
MCS-150 Filed20260228 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)6,912,445
Address1111 East Touhy Ave Suite 280, Des Plaines, IL 60018