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Carrier profile · USDOT 2869210 · MC-961789 · Updated 07/16/2026
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC
12 power unitsavg 5.7 yrNational · 17 statesDOWNERS GROVE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-961789 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-16
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 52 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.512.5 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 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 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC safe to work with?
Is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC safe to load? MIDWEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2869210, MC-961789) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in DOWNERS GROVE, IL, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 10 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 52 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 12.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-16.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-16
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Frequently asked
What is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2869210, and its motor carrier number is MC-961789.
Is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-16, MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 52 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's fleet?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC operates 12 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC based?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is based in DOWNERS GROVE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.
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