MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1772901 • 8501 WEST BROWN DEER ROAD, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53224
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 100856929 | ON FILE | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55897A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP55897A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2008 | Jun 3, 2021 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | 7901133124 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2023 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | GSC0602807 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2021 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | GSC0602807 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2021 | Jun 17, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55897A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2008 | Jun 3, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP73783A | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP73783A | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2008 | Aug 4, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP73783A | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP73783A | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2008 | Aug 4, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 100856929 | SURETY | Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 7901133124 | SURETY | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSC0602807 | SURETY | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSC0602807 | SURETY | Jun 17, 2023 | Jun 17, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55897A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55897A | CARGO | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55897A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP73783A | CARGO | Aug 4, 2008 | Aug 4, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP73783A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2008 | Aug 4, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP73783A | CARGO | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP73783A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-647117 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC647117 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 23, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC647117 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2021 |
| MC647117 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2021 |
| MC647117 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC647117 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 2008 | — | 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
35 states • 155 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 155 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | 390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (155 inspections)
Showing 50 of 155
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...283405 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED |
| Sep 27, 2025 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | ADDISON | STH 175 SB | ...FP7307 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | STH 100 NB | ...314515 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT |
| May 16, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILWAUKEE | IH 041 SB | ...KH2660 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDFORD TWP | I96 | ...188957 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 18, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75 NB NEAR SPRINGHILL RD | ...314515 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 26, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-12 | ...160584 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 25, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISBURG CITY | ROUTE 3009 S | ...FP7307 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 27, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MURFREESBORO | I-24 | ...160584 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 19, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Hope Twp | I-39 | ...UL8429 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 23, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | POLK | CTH K EB | ...312414 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 24, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MILWAUKEE | N 85TH ST | ...217257 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 4, 2022 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | STH 145 NB | ...909601 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHMOND | NB I 95 | ...109128 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 27, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL HALL | 52 | ...H06734 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 9, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAHOKIA TWP | I-55 | ...FL7608 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 29, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARTHAGE | W 1300 SABINE ST | ...LV8331 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 9, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWPORT TWP | RUSSELL RD | ...312813 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLANT CITY | INTERSTATE 4 (SR-400) | ...GX2791 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 22, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARIANNA | STATE ROAD 73 | ...FL8115 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 22, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENRYVILLE | I65N | ...750045 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 15, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEVELAND | S 800 BLK US HWY 59 | ...326345 | MIDWEST REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 11, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events