MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC
DBA: MIDWEST EXPRESS CO
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC (USDOT 2497935) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ROBERT LARSON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2497935/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.3% vs peer median 1.4% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 12.3% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=5483 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
Company profile
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective May 12, 2023
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 82 | 0 |
| Trailers | 164 | 67 | 0 |
| Trucks | 33 | 52 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 28 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 225 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 151 | 151 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.66% | 4.64% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC is a motor carrier based in DES PLAINES, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2497935. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 167 power units and 203 drivers, with 225 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC is a large fleet, operating 167 power units and 203 drivers, based in Des Plaines, IL. Across 147 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.4% out-of-service rate, with 7 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
147 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 141% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (20) and IA (19), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 167 power units (large fleet) and 203 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 5,483 ACTIVE carriers operating 83–251 power units (±50% of this carrier's 167 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 20 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | — | 0.56 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | — | 3.45 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (225 rows) View all 225 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88403859 | Jul 14, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88375213 | Jul 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88281699 | Jun 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88241888 | Jun 25, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88165979 | Jun 15, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88128597 | Jun 12, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Intl Truck
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0 | — | No |
| 88123330 | Jun 11, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88053268 | Jun 4, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 88044840 | Jun 4, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88008387 | Jun 1, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 396.5B-L, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87997913 | May 28, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 87943153 | May 22, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87926765 | May 20, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87849973 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87836707 | May 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87689820 | Apr 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87617039 | Apr 17, 2026 | OH | 2 | NEW SPRINGFIELD OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87546277 | Apr 10, 2026 | KY | 3 | VERONA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87485475 | Apr 3, 2026 | KS | 3 | KS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 87436249 | Mar 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | BRADFORD TOWNSHIP PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Hino
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0 | — | No |
| 87427109 | Mar 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | CHIPPEWA TWP PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 87338093 | Mar 18, 2026 | PA | 3 | TYRONE PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 87329003 | Mar 12, 2026 | MN | 3 | MAPLE PLAIN MN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87302555 | Mar 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-clinton-@-sweeney |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
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0 | — | No |
| 87274038 | Mar 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | CAMPBELLSVILLE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0253380153 | Dec 4, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904859258 | Nov 26, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073196703 | Jun 13, 2025 | KY | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0003483057 | Apr 3, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401462956 | Dec 28, 2024 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003385470 | Oct 25, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401450183 | Oct 24, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003148246 | Mar 22, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009384715 | Mar 19, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002992669 | Sep 13, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0231950228 | Jul 14, 2023 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904301396 | Jun 27, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904295355 | Jun 2, 2023 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2301352731 | Feb 23, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903935030 | Dec 10, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903911695 | Oct 22, 2021 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2101261372 | Sep 16, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0213102616 | Apr 30, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903718099 | Jan 4, 2021 | IN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0002137478 | Nov 10, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001892571 | Apr 8, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903565949 | Mar 26, 2020 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1901134899 | Sep 17, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001310891 | Sep 28, 2018 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072195464 | May 22, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC865522 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2022 | MC865522 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| May 12, 2014 | MC865522-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT01560A | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 12, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z20422 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2022 | May 12, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z20422 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 12, 2015 | Dec 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z20422 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 12, 2015 | Jan 9, 2023 | NAME CHANGED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 1 304 494 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 12, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 5, 2022
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Dec 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 12, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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May 12, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 13 | 1 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 6 | 1 |
| VERONA | KY | 5 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 5 | 0 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 5 | 1 |
| I-88 | IL | 4 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 4 | 0 |
| I57 | IL | 3 | 0 |
| GEORGETOWN | KY | 3 | 1 |
| HEBRON | KY | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC865522
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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225 inspections
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28 reportable crashes
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How to verify MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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