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Carrier profile · USDOT 146954 · MC-146123 · Updated 06/13/2026

MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC

61 power unitsavg 4.8 yrRegional · 4 statesHODGKINS, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-146123 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
61Power units
41 observed · MCS-150
40Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
2007–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.6%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal4
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

61 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.8 yr

Model years 2007–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC safe to work with?

Is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC safe to load? MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 146954, MC-146123) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HODGKINS, IL, operating 61 power units and 82 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 64 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number?

MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number is 146954, and its motor carrier number is MC-146123.

Is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's safety record?

MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 64 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC's fleet?

MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC operates 61 power units and 82 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC based?

MIDWEST CARGO SYSTEMS INC is based in HODGKINS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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