Midwest Motor Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 35207 · Bismarck, ND 58501 · 7012231880
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Midwest Motor Express INC (DOT# 35207) in Bismarck, North Dakota has 416 inspections on record with 409 violations and a 19.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 25 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 409 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.
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 11/03/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/22/2025 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 08/18/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 06/30/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/25/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/24/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 06/20/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/19/2025 | SD | 1 | 0 |
| 06/18/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 25 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-JAN-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30-DEC-24 | ID | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 30-DEC-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-JAN-25 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-AUG-25 | IA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 27-FEB-24 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-APR-24 | MT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-OCT-24 | WY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-APR-25 | ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-FEB-25 | OR | 0 | 2 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST FUND | Wells Fargo Bank N.a. | N/A |
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.