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Midwest Express Co

Unclaimed
Interstate
(2 reviews) 5.0 out of 5
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
USDOT
2497935
Docket
MC865522

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
2
On Time Delivery
2
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Good Delivery Condition
1
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

Midwest Express Co. was formed to provide an expedited line-haul trucking service between Chicago, IL and Des Moines, IA. Since that time, we've expanded into several other marketplaces. We now provide daily service between Chicago and Des Moines, IA, Omaha, NE, Kansas City, MO St. Louis, MO, Cincinnati, OH Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH and Detroit, MI.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 101 18
Leased 47 11 25

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Container
  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
5,080,278 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Contract Active — 05/12/2014 (9 years, 11 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 48 2 12 4.63 41.5%
Unsafe Driving 24 8 0 0.85 11.2%
Hours of Service Compliance 6 2 2 0.22 11.9%
Driver Fitness 4 0 0 0.03 2.5%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 3 0 3
Tow-away 0 4 1 5
Crash Reports 0 4 1 5

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 104 2 1.92% 6.67%
Vehicle 51 11 21.57% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Great West Casualty Co.
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
GRT01560A
Effective date
05/12/2023
Address
1100 West 29 Th St., P.O. Box 277, South Sioux City, NE, US, 68776
Phone
+1-800-228-8602

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Verified Broker from North Carolina

September 19, 2023

“Great Dry Freight Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Very good carrier. Midwest has a very good capacity in dry freight in IA and for sure all the Midwest states. ON TIME pickup & delivery, always!


Lanes
Saint Ansgar, IA to Spindale, NC
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
SK

Scott K

September 19, 2023

“Great TSA option”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery

I have used Midwest many times over the years. They are TSA certified and do a great job handling air freight.


Lanes
Chicago, IL to Mentor, OH
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking