Midwest Express Company
- USDOT
- 2497935
- Docket
- MC865522
- Website
- Midwest Express Company
Updated October 14, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
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
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Great carrier all around! The driver was on time for the appts and he called multiple times to each customer keeping them updated on his arrival time. He and the dispatcher had strong communication skills with everyone. Both people were very frien...
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 | 164 | 33 |
| Leased | 82 | 67 | 52 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Chemicals
Truck Types
- Container
- Dry Van
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 7,200,000 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Midwest Express Company
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 05/12/2014 (12 years, 5 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 8 | 0 | 3.12 | 23.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 10 | 0 | 0.57 | 7.4% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0.12 | 7.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.6% |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.03 | 5.6% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 163 | 1 | 0.61% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 76 | 8 | 10.53% | 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
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from North Carolina
“Great Dry Freight Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- 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
Scott K - Verified Broker
“Great TSA option”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- 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
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
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
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