MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 146954 • 9750 WEST 75TH STREET, HODGKINS, IL, 60525
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9267004 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-2164L443 | ON FILE | Aug 14, 2007 | Nov 5, 2014 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9267003 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9267003 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9267002 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9267001 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9267000 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8J015360 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2018 | Oct 29, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 9E671293 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2014 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 9E671293 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 7104590438 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2010 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 7104590438 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K59653 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF557567 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPF 017757 0807 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPF 017757 0807 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 239534 0807 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2007 | May 6, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 239534 0807 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2007 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MXI97909611 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MXI97909611 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97909611 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z35726 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Aug 7, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97905892-CGO | REPLACED | May 26, 2003 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97905892-CGO | CANCELLED | May 26, 2003 | Jul 18, 2007 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z35726 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 2001 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 654 804 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2001 | Jun 26, 2003 |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | A 305 71 53 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2000 | Sep 10, 2001 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHC 5312104 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1998 | May 26, 2001 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 500990 | REPLACED | May 26, 1998 | Sep 1, 1998 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A 542 88 11 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1997 | Aug 7, 2000 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM 1455 584 79 00 | REPLACED | May 26, 1996 | May 26, 1998 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DXC 8033 6887 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 1997 |
| NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | CARGO | MXI80333629 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1995 | Jul 21, 1996 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 91 450939 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1993 | Jun 1, 1995 |
| THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TK F310981 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1993 | Sep 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9267004 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9267003 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9267002 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9267003 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9267001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9267000 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 8J015360 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 9E671293 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-2164L443 | CARGO | Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 7104590438 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2014 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 7104590438 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 9E671293 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K59653 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF557567 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 239534 0807 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2008 | May 6, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 239534 0807 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2008 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF 017757 0807 | CARGO | Sep 25, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF 017757 0807 | CARGO | Aug 14, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97909611 | CARGO | Aug 14, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2007 | Aug 7, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97905892-CGO | CARGO | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97909611 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97905892-CGO | CARGO | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97909611 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 654 804 | CARGO | Jun 26, 2003 | Jun 26, 2003 |
| CANCEL | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A 305 71 53 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2001 | Sep 10, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHC 5312104 | CARGO | May 26, 2001 | May 26, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | A 542 88 11 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2000 | Aug 7, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 500990 | CARGO | Sep 1, 1998 | Sep 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM 1455 584 79 00 | CARGO | May 26, 1998 | May 26, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | DXC 8033 6887 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1997 | Sep 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | MXI80333629 | CARGO | Jul 21, 1996 | Jul 21, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | TK F310981 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91 450939 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC146123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2020 |
| MC146123 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2020 |
| MC146123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2014 |
| MC146123 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2014 |
| MC146123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2007 |
| MC146123 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2007 |
| MC146123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146123 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 27, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC146123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 2, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC146123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC146123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1980 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 60 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 60 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (60 inspections)
Showing 50 of 60
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PALOS TWP | INTERSTATE 294 | ...173988 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Apr 17, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | CTH P SB | ...VD3341 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Mar 12, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNTRYSIDE | JOLIET ROAD | ...UC7772 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Jul 18, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LYONS TWP | I-55 NB | ...NH4288 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Nov 10, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-55 S/B | ...173990 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 9, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELWOOD | S ELWOOD INTERNATIONAL PO | ...MU0844 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Aug 26, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODRIDGE | LEMONT RD | ...MU1363 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | VILLA PARK | W NORTH AVE | ...LZ0337 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Jun 29, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIBERTYVILLE TWP | I-94 WB | ...LZ0332 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Mar 21, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAROL STREAM | E LIES RD | ...LZ0330 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Jun 2, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALSIP | S PULASKI RD | ...KK3715 | MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 10, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2011 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2010 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
62 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 62 events