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MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC

USDOT 146954 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: ROBERT W. CUNNINGHAM Company officer 2: JOHN GHILARDI General Freight Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Intermodal Containers Dry Bulk Paper Products Based in HODGKINS, IL Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ROBERT W. CUNNINGHAM
Company officer 2: JOHN GHILARDI
Cargo: General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Intermodal Containers, Dry Bulk
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 146954)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $2,000,000
Officer(s): ROBERT W. CUNNINGHAM (Company officer); JOHN GHILARDI (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/146954/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=16936 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $2,000,000

ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $2,000,000

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 146954
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC146123
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ROBERT W. CUNNINGHAM
Company officer 2 JOHN GHILARDI
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Intermodal Containers, Dry Bulk, Paper Products
Fleet size 61 units
Drivers 82
Annual mileage 3,152,143 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (773) 847-7800
Email: [email protected]
Physical
9750 WEST 75TH STREET
HODGKINS, IL 60525
Mailing
9750 WEST WEST 75TH STREET
HODGKINS, IL 60525
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 146954
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 3,152,143 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 42.9% vs 23.4% +19.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 61 0
Trailers 104 121 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 60 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 0 1 2 3
Crash reports 0 1 2 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 64 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 44 44 0
OOS inspections 0 5 0
OOS percentage 0% 11.36% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
61
Drivers
82
Inspections
64
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
42.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
60 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC is a corporation based in HODGKINS, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 146954. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 61 power units and 82 drivers, with 64 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 61 power units and 82 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Hodgkins, IL. Across 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.0% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 153% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (25) and WI (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 61 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 82 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 42.9% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 16,936 ACTIVE carriers operating 30–92 power units (±50% of this carrier's 61 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 16,936 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
42.9%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 16,936 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +26.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
13 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
8 violations
6 OOS · 75.0%
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 25 0 0.0% Apr 27, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 11 4 36.4% May 22, 2026
Michigan (MI) 5 0 0.0% Jul 7, 2026
Indiana (IN) 3 1 33.3% Jun 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 40
Utility 11
Kenworth 10
Pratt 5
Frt 3
Hyundai Translead 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.03 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 — 0.74 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 — 1.70 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (64 rows) View all 64 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88334763 Jul 7, 2026 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P973491 · 3AKJHTDV8RSVD3352
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87947424 May 22, 2026 WI 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1332449 · 1XKYDP9X5TJ227297
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87754678 May 3, 2026 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3400958 · 3AKJHLDV9PDUC7770
1 393.55C2-B No
87702091 Apr 27, 2026 IL 2 026 - CARLOCK - I-74 W/B
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1335332 · 3AKJHTDV8TSWV1994
0 — No
87409266 Mar 24, 2026 IL 3 I-55
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1335336 · 3AKJHTDV5TSWV1998
1 392.2LV No
87283978 Mar 11, 2026 MI 3 EB SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1217224 · 3AKJHTDV1RSVD3337
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
87237906 Mar 6, 2026 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1219091 · 3AKJHTDV1RSVD3340
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87226321 Mar 4, 2026 MI 2 mi-e/b-new-buffalo-scale
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1219088 · 3AKJHTDV0RSVD3359
1 392.2-SLLIFTA No
87088994 Feb 17, 2026 IL 3 il-i-294-n/b
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL P1335335 · 3AKJHTDV3TSWV1997
0 — No
86963525 Feb 2, 2026 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1219084 · 3AKJHTDV9RSVD3358
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
86626007 Dec 19, 2025 WI 3 STURTEVANT WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1219083 · 3AKJHTDV1SSVS5930
1 392.2-SLLED No
86109084 Oct 20, 2025 IL 3 I-57
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1153856 · 3AKJHTDV8PDNH4288
0 — No
86023721 Oct 9, 2025 WI 3 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3400956 · 3AKJHLDV9PDUC7767
0 — No
86005236 Oct 8, 2025 IL 3 INTERSTATE 294
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1134141 · 1XKYDP9X9NJ173988
0 — No
85969864 Sep 25, 2025 IL 3 il-i-94-e/b
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3400956 · 3AKJHLDV9PDUC7767
0 — No
85725343 Sep 9, 2025 MI 2 mi-e/b-new-buffalo-scale
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1217226 · 3AKJHTDV5RSVD3339
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
85704072 Sep 4, 2025 WI 2 UNION GROVE WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1134136 · 1XKZDP9X5NJ156867
4 396.5-HL, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV Yes
85202068 Jul 11, 2025 WI 2 JANESVILLE WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1137484 · 1XKZDP9X8NJ156863
2 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
85188972 Jul 10, 2025 IL 3 I-57
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frt
IN 3401106 · 3AKJHLDV3PDUC7764
0 — No
85106674 Jun 27, 2025 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1283058 · 3AKJHTDV0SSWF5340
0 — No
84932572 Jun 10, 2025 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1138519 · 1XKYDP9X0NJ173989
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
84830926 May 28, 2025 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3400952 · 3AKJHLDV6PDUC7760
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
84704746 May 14, 2025 WI 1 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3400956 · 3AKJHLDV9PDUC7767
0 — No
84724646 May 13, 2025 IL 1 BOLINGBROOK IL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3401164 · 3AKJHLDV2PDUC7772
0 — No
84565975 May 1, 2025 IL 3 I-57 NB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1138517 · 1XKYDP9XXNJ173983
0 — No
Recent Crashes (60 rows) View all 60 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX003987775 Oct 8, 2025 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000125305 Apr 17, 2025 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003750487 Mar 12, 2025 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003494196 Jul 18, 2024 IL 0 1 No No Injury
ILX003220461 Nov 10, 2023 IL 0 1 No No Injury
ILX002859644 Dec 9, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002754484 Aug 26, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002714463 Aug 1, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002682950 Jun 29, 2022 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX002577505 Mar 21, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002256564 Jun 2, 2021 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX002094664 Dec 10, 2020 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000107083 Jan 21, 2019 WI 0 2 Yes No Injury
ILX001293456 Sep 18, 2018 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX001194039 Jun 16, 2018 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX001166617 May 10, 2018 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
ILX001138077 Apr 18, 2018 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX001098215 Mar 13, 2018 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILU150275122 Dec 24, 2017 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX000949096 Oct 23, 2017 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX000649393 Nov 20, 2016 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX000577207 Aug 27, 2016 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU140644659 Mar 1, 2016 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU100369431 Apr 13, 2011 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
IL0100031192 Jun 18, 2010 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC146123
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (37 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267005 91X $2,000,000 Oct 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267005 BIPD/Primary $2,000,000 Oct 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267004 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2024 Oct 1, 2025 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267003 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2023 Oct 1, 2023 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267003 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2023 Oct 1, 2024 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267002 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2022 Oct 1, 2023 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267001 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2021 Oct 1, 2022 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9267000 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2020 Oct 1, 2021 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 8J015360 BIPD/Primary — Aug 24, 2018 Oct 29, 2020 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 9E671293 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2014 Sep 1, 2014 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 9E671293 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2014 Aug 24, 2018 REPLACED
ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ACP BAPC 7104590438 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2010 Oct 29, 2014 CANCELLED
ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ACP BAPC 7104590438 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2010 Sep 1, 2014 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-K59653 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2008 Sep 1, 2010 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF557567 BIPD/Primary — Apr 4, 2008 Sep 1, 2008 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY SPF 017757 0807 CARGO — Aug 14, 2007 Sep 25, 2007 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY SPF 017757 0807 CARGO — Aug 14, 2007 Aug 14, 2007 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-2164L443 CARGO — Aug 14, 2007 Nov 5, 2014 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP 239534 0807 BIPD/Primary — Aug 7, 2007 Apr 4, 2008 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP 239534 0807 BIPD/Primary — Aug 7, 2007 May 6, 2008 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97909611 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2007 Oct 1, 2006 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97909611 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2007 Jul 18, 2007 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97909611 CARGO — Jun 1, 2007 Aug 14, 2007 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Z35726 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Aug 7, 2007 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI-97905892-CGO CARGO — May 26, 2003 Jun 1, 2007 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Oct 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Oct 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 29, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Oct 29, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  9. Aug 24, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Nov 5, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  11. Oct 29, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Oct 9, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Sep 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Sep 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  15. Sep 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Sep 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. May 6, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Apr 4, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Sep 25, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Aug 14, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Aug 14, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  22. Aug 7, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jul 18, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  24. Jul 18, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jul 3, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  28. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  29. Jun 26, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  30. Sep 10, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  31. May 26, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  32. Aug 7, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  33. Sep 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. May 26, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  35. Sep 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  36. Aug 8, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  37. Jul 21, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
  38. Sep 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE HOME INSURANCE CO.
  39. Jun 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  40. Aug 27, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-57 IL 9 0
PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI WI 7 3
CHESTERTON IN IN 3 1
BOLINGBROOK IL IL 2 0
I-294 IL 2 0
I-94 IL 2 0
JANESVILLE WI WI 2 1
KENOSHA SWEF WI 2 1
026 - CARLOCK - I-74 W/B IL 1 0
55 IL 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 9 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC

Is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 146954 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's safety rating? ▾
MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC had? ▾
64 roadside inspections are on file for MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 42.9% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC based? ▾
MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9750 WEST 75TH STREET, HODGKINS, Illinois 60525. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC146123). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC operate? ▾
MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC self-reports 61 power units and 82 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC had any crashes? ▾
60 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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