What is Midwest Express's safety grade?

Midwest Express has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Midwest Express have?

Midwest Express has 129 inspections on record with a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 1.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 146 violations.

Has Midwest Express been involved in any crashes?

Midwest Express has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Midwest Express have active authority and insurance?

Midwest Express has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Midwest Express Safety Record

DOT# 264809 · Lenexa, KS 66215 · 9135731400

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

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

Last inspected 01/22/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Midwest Express (DOT# 264809) in Lenexa, Kansas has 129 inspections on record with 146 violations and a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

129 Inspections

24.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

98 Power 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 Rate 24.0%

Carrier: 24.0% (31 of 129) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 1.6%

Carrier: 1.6% (2 of 129) National: 6.4%

29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in Kansas

34% crash rate better than 34% of carriers in Kansas

Violation Categories · 146 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.

146 total violations across 129 inspections

34 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

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.

Inspected across 19 states

Level 1: 24 (19%) Level 2: 49 (38%) Level 3: 56 (43%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
01/22/2026	IL	2	1	0
05/18/2025	NM	3	0	0
12/09/2024	KY	3	0	0
12/08/2024	KY	3	0	0
10/18/2024	KY	2	0	0
09/11/2024	KY	1	0	0
08/19/2024	TX	2	0	0
07/29/2024	KY	1	1	0
07/16/2024	IL	3	0	0
07/14/2024	PA	3	0	0
06/30/2024	KS	2	0	0
06/25/2024	MO	2	0	0
06/19/2024	AR	2	1	0
06/19/2024	MO	2	0	0
06/11/2024	IL	3	0	0
06/09/2024	IL	3	0	0
06/01/2024	TN	1	1	0
05/23/2024	OK	1	0	0
05/21/2024	MO	2	2	0
05/16/2024	NE	3	0	0
05/11/2024	NC	3	0	0
05/07/2024	KS	2	0	0
05/02/2024	OH	2	1	0
05/01/2024	MO	2	0	1
04/09/2024	KY	3	0	0
04/04/2024	AR	3	0	0
04/02/2024	NE	3	0	0
03/28/2024	IA	3	0	0
03/25/2024	PA	1	0	0
03/23/2024	TX	2	0	0
03/11/2024	OK	1	0	0
03/07/2024	MO	3	0	0
03/01/2024	MO	2	0	0
02/27/2024	KY	1	0	0
02/20/2024	OK	2	1	0
02/18/2024	NE	3	0	0
02/12/2024	NE	3	0	0
02/01/2024	AR	2	0	0
01/15/2024	TN	2	0	0
01/14/2024	AR	3	0	0
01/10/2024	OK	3	0	0
01/09/2024	OH	2	0	0
01/05/2024	KY	3	0	0
12/28/2023	KS	2	0	0
12/19/2023	SC	3	0	0
12/14/2023	GA	3	0	0
12/14/2023	OK	1	2	0
12/12/2023	KY	1	2	0
12/12/2023	IL	2	1	0
12/11/2023	MO	2	2	0
12/10/2023	TN	2	0	0
12/09/2023	KS	2	0	0
12/06/2023	AR	3	0	0
12/05/2023	PA	2	0	0
12/05/2023	TX	2	0	0
11/30/2023	AR	3	0	0
11/26/2023	KY	3	0	0
11/14/2023	IL	2	1	0
11/07/2023	MO	3	0	0
11/02/2023	KS	3	0	0
11/01/2023	MO	1	0	0
10/27/2023	WV	3	0	0
10/25/2023	NC	2	0	0
10/24/2023	OK	2	2	0
10/19/2023	AR	3	0	0
10/19/2023	IL	3	0	0
10/14/2023	MS	2	0	0
10/09/2023	IL	2	0	1
10/03/2023	IL	3	0	0
10/03/2023	OH	3	0	0
10/02/2023	AR	3	0	0
09/25/2023	TN	1	1	0
09/23/2023	SC	3	0	0
09/23/2023	KS	2	0	0
09/22/2023	KY	2	1	0
09/21/2023	MO	3	0	0
09/21/2023	IL	3	0	0
09/19/2023	AR	3	0	0
09/19/2023	NE	3	0	0
09/11/2023	MO	2	0	0
09/11/2023	OK	1	1	0
09/09/2023	KY	3	0	0
09/01/2023	AR	2	2	0
08/30/2023	WV	2	0	0
08/28/2023	KS	2	0	0
08/19/2023	MO	2	0	0
08/17/2023	NE	3	0	0
08/11/2023	TX	2	0	0
08/09/2023	MO	3	0	0
07/26/2023	IL	3	0	0
07/24/2023	IL	3	0	0
07/22/2023	IL	3	0	0
07/16/2023	WV	3	0	0
07/16/2023	KS	3	0	0
07/15/2023	TN	2	0	0
07/12/2023	TN	3	0	0
07/07/2023	NE	1	1	0
07/07/2023	OK	2	0	0
07/03/2023	TX	2	0	0
06/30/2023	NE	3	0	0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC179486

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	American Trucking and Transp. Ins. Co., Rrg	$1,000	06/17/2024

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 Units 98

Drivers 74

Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 09/25/1985

MCS-150 Filed 20240321 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 7,160,000

Address 9220 Marshall Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215