THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC
USDOT 2461132 • 2801 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60608
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1164698 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CA6675768 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | CA6675768 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1164698 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 2020 | — | 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 • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | 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:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIAMI TURNPIKE | STATE ROAD 821 NB (FL TURNPIKE) 15.5 MM | ...UD3120 | THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LL |
| Dec 5, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | INDIANAPOLIS BLVD | ...179795 | THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-90 S/B | ...736738 | THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC |
| Oct 31, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | W FLORIDA ST | ...736738 | THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC |
| Nov 6, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S WESTERN AVE | ...736738 | THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC |
| Aug 22, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records