MIDWEST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1773967 • 228 W LINCOLN HWY #192, SCHERERVILLE, IN, 46375
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-647427 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601519 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP81375A | ON FILE | Sep 3, 2010 | Dec 12, 2013 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601519 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601519 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2024 | May 25, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 269048001 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 262646001 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08459496 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2022 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08459496 | REPLACED | May 15, 2015 | Feb 9, 2021 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08459496 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2015 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2015MCA00907 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 362006 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2014 | Feb 9, 2015 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2013MCA00047 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2013 | Feb 9, 2014 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2012MCA00047 | REPLACED | May 1, 2012 | Feb 9, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP81375A | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2010 | May 1, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP81375A | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2010 | May 24, 2012 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9338916 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-8827N349-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SL04550013 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2008 | Sep 3, 2009 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P00370398T | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2008 | Sep 3, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601519 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601519 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601519 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 269048001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 262646001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08459496 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08459496 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08459496 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2015MCA00907 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 362006 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2015 | Feb 9, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00047 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2014 | Feb 9, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP81375A | CARGO | Dec 12, 2013 | Dec 12, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012MCA00047 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2013 | Feb 9, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP81375A | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2012 | May 24, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP81375A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-8827N349-TIL-09 | CARGO | Sep 3, 2010 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9338916 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2010 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SL04550013 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2009 | Sep 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P00370398T | CARGO | Sep 3, 2009 | Sep 3, 2009 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC647427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2025 |
| MC647427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2021 |
| MC647427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 |
| MC647427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2014 |
| MC647427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2012 |
| MC647427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2010 |
| MC647427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2009 |
| MC647427 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 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
30 states • 356 inspections
Violation Summary (89 violations from latest 100 of 356 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | 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-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (356 inspections)
Showing 50 of 356
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEBANE | PILOT TRAVEL CENTER | ...NW4536 | MIDEWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | WESTERN SPRINGS | I294 | ...NB0730 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 10, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OTTO TWP | I57 | ...NG7074 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 18, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BREMEN TWP | I-57 | ...KC0869 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | XENIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...LK1142 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 8, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I285 EXPY AT S COBB DR | ...LN9455 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRILLVILLE | 65 | ...NL0021 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | US 75 | ...LM3090 | MIDWEST EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 13, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I75 EXPY AT ERNEST BARRETT PKWY | ...LS7428 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 6, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I77 NORTHBOUND | ...NW3227 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 22, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 85 S NEAR OLD PEACHTREE RD | ...KP4587 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 26, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | CAMP CREEK PKWY SW NEAR CARMIA DR SW | ...KC8588 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 OR NEAR BOULDERCREST RD | ...LS4732 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 19, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | INTERSTATE 80 | ...KV9117 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 14, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | BILLY GRAHAM PRKY | ...KP6254 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 26, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PEOTONE TWP | I-57 | ...JT6446 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 13, 2022 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | NITRO | I-64, MP 45 | ...ZZ4650 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 14, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | THORNTOWN | I-65 | ...LP4397 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 7, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HORSE CAVE (HART CO) | I 0065 | ...KT8311 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 30, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST RIDGE | I-75 | ...LS7428 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 26, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | MC CONNELL WAY | ...LS4732 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 6, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...MC2463 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOLCOTT | I-65 | ...KS9936 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 2, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Lyons Twp | I-294 SOUTHBOUND | ...HR0760 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
| May 17, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S KNOX AVE | ...BY0494 | MIDWEST EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events