MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC
USDOT 2497935 • DBA: MIDWEST EXPRESS CO • 1111 EAST TOUHY AVE SUITE 280, DES PLAINES, IL, 60018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-865522 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 5, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z20422 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2022 | May 12, 2023 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z20422 | REPLACED | May 12, 2015 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z20422 | NAME CHANGED | May 12, 2015 | Jan 9, 2023 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 1 304 494 | REPLACED | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z20422 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z20422 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z20422 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 1 304 494 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2015 | May 12, 2015 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC865522 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2022 |
| MC865522 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 208 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from latest 100 of 208 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4A-POS | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TFBB | Tires - Front bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (208 inspections)
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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 4, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | ISTH 494 | ...655518 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Nov 26, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIAN CREEK ESTATES | I-65 | ...782724 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Jun 13, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CRESTWOOD | I 0071 | ...UK1947 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Apr 3, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY | S I 75 | ...VB6758 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Dec 28, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PLEASANT HILL | NE 80TH ST AND UNIVERSITY AVE | ...NM0742 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOVI | I 96 | ...KG4529 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Oct 24, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 20 E MEASURING 12162 FEET E | ...NM0742 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Mar 22, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRASS LAKE TWP | I94 | ...VB6757 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Mar 19, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 75N MM 351 | ...841910 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAYLOR | NORTHLINE | ...KG4528 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Jul 14, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST LAKELAND | WB ISTH 94 at St. Croix rest area | ...196281 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Jun 27, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I465 SB 19.8 MM | ...NX0168 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Jun 2, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HAMMOND | I-80-W | ...MZ4665 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Feb 23, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MM 191 HWY 30 EB | ...NC9265 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC |
| Dec 10, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KOKOMO | W ALTO RD | ...HD8409 | MIDWEST EXPRESS COMPANY |
| Oct 22, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMMOND | I-90 | ...050005 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION COMPANY |
| Sep 16, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOORLAND | 111 MM US 20 E | ...342464 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION COMPANY |
| Apr 30, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 270 | ...264314 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION COMPANY |
| Jan 4, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOORESVILLE | Pleiades | ...668510 | MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION COMPANY |
| Nov 10, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events