Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2497935 · MC-865522 ·
Midwest Express Acquisition LLC
DBA MIDWEST EXPRESS COMPANY
167 power unitsavg 4.8 yrNational · 16 statesDES PLAINES, IL94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-865522 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
167Power units
93 observed · MCS-150
47Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
2004–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 12 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 238 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC (USDOT 2497935) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective May 12, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 159 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 73 vehicle-level and 159 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 167 power units and 203 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC's USDOT number?
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC's USDOT number is 2497935, and its motor carrier number is MC-865522.
Is MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC's safety record?
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC has a 11.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 238 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC's fleet?
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC operates 167 power units and 203 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC based?
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC is based in DES PLAINES, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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