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Carrier profile · USDOT 244002 · MC-174127 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Mid-western Car Carriers Inc
128 power unitsavg 5.7 yrMulti-region · 15 statesKANSAS CITY, MO81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-174127 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
128Power units
66 observed · MCS-150
69Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2014–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration4242 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo31.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
11 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 2014–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC (USDOT 244002) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 19, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 100 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 38 vehicle-level and 100 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 128 power units and 86 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 30, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 244002, and its motor carrier number is MC-174127.
Is MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC's safety record?
MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC has a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 152 roadside inspections, with 11 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 MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC's fleet?
MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC operates 128 power units and 86 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC based?
MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC is based in KANSAS CITY, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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