MIDWEST XPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3562602 • 3201 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD, CHICAGO, IL, 60623
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-1197096 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 29, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FIP10722022 | ON FILE | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21080409 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21080409 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2021 | Jan 17, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FIP10722022 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21080409 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21080409 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 17, 2022 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1197096 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 |
| MC1197096 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2022 |
| MC1197096 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2022 |
| MC1197096 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2021 | — | 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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86738626 | IL-72 | IL | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.55C1, 393.9 | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 85969690 | I-94 | IL | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 84142840 | MUSKEGO WI | WI | Level 2 | CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 83962669 | COVINGTON IN | IN | Level 3 | CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 20, 2024 | 80657879 | 47TH ST | IL | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 78375966 | I-55 | IL | Level 3 | INTER TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PROVISO TWP | I-88 EB | ...514109 | MIDWEST XPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records