MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 35207 • 5015 EAST MAIN AVE, BISMARCK, ND, 58501
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 (5)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 506-909554-2 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2024 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-909554-2 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2024 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-102975-3 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 106005656 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Sep 4, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 603-102975-3 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-102592-8 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 603-102592-8 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-101894-4 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 603-101894-4 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 603-101390-4 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 603-101390-4 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP14433N | REPLACED | May 26, 2005 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP14433N | REPLACED | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP14433N | REPLACED | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP14433N | REPLACED | May 26, 2005 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP14433N | CANCELLED | May 26, 2005 | Jun 26, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP14433N | CANCELLED | May 26, 2005 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP42834 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1987 | May 26, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP42834 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1987 | May 26, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-909554-2 | CARGO | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-909554-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102975-3 | BIPD | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102975-3 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102592-8 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102592-8 | BIPD | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-101894-4 | BIPD | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-101894-4 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-101390-4 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-101390-4 | BIPD | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP14433N | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP14433N | CARGO | Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP14433N | CARGO | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP14433N | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106005656 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP14433N | CARGO | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP14433N | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP42834 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP42834 | CARGO | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-002153 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-002153 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC002153 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC002153 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC002153 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC002153 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 18, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 16, 1991 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 16, 1991 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1988 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 1985 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 1982 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 1981 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 17, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Oct 20, 1981 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 1981 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Jul 6, 1981 |
| MC002153 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 6, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Jul 6, 1981 |
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
18 states • 423 inspections
Violation Summary (110 violations from latest 100 of 423 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 12 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 8 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 2 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDNS | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:173.24C-HMGP | HM (General Packaging) - Using an unauthorized non-bulk packaging for the transportation of HM | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.504A-HMPS | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | 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:171.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202A7-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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 (423 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 9, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEOLA | I 80 W | ...300345 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 3, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | STATES AVE | ...GV1544 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALDWELL | KARCHER RD | ...WP8417 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BERLIN | CTH O | ...FU1988 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWN OF MEEME | CTH F | ...UV0372 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | SUMMERSET RD AND 138TH AVE | ...JJ0991 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 17, 2025 | SD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | SD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | I 29 N | ...UV0369 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| May 15, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRESCENT JUNCTION | I-80 MP 194.09 | ...KD9986 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 22 BYPASS | ...HE3278 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 21, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONGMONT | JERSEY AVE AT S MAIN ST | ...521292 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 24, 2025 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CENTRAL POINT | E PINE ST & PENINGER RD | ...VU1861 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 31, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | E EXPY | ...703001 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE | I-5*179.00 | ...UV0368 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 30, 2024 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MULLAN | I 90 | ...KS8970 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 30, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCHAUMBURG TWP | I-90 | ...JJ0845 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...GC6265 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCK SPRINGS | I-80 MP 102.46 | ...KS8976 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 9, 2024 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSBURN | I 90 | ...387677 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 1, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.0177 -114.6708 | ...KK1015 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 18, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKESIDE | SHERIDAN BLVD | ...182661 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALLACE | I 90 | ...387677 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.5744 -112.8942 | ...UV0340 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 23, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DES MOINES | I235 E AND 31ST ST. | ...223987 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATAC | SOUTH 188TH ST BLK 2800 | ...FF4408 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events