FMCSA Carrier Profile
MIDWEST EXPRESS ACQUISITION LLC
DBA: Midwest Express Company
Des Plaines, IL
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 3 mo
Authority
Active
MC-865522 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
5.7% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC865522
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT01560A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2497935
MC Number
MC-865522
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 21, 2014
Authority Granted
May 12, 2014
Annual Mileage
7,200,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1111 East Touhy Ave Suite 280, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Larson
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Out-of-Service Rate
5.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
158 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 13th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
23
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | US | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC9SDVS5606 | 2 | Passed |
| July 21, 2026 | OH | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC8RDVB6756 | 0 | Clean |
| July 21, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML6PL554173 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML9RL658515 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EGXRN642513 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML4PL720822 | 0 | Clean |
| July 10, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC1NDNM0742 | 0 | Clean |
| June 30, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM6X8GM111480 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWFC7PDUK1946 | 0 | Clean |
| June 17, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWFCXNDNB5117 | 0 | Clean |
| June 15, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EG6RN661516 | 1 | Passed |
| June 12, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL TRUCK · 3HAEUMML4SL215999 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA14
IA7
KY7
OH6
MN5
IL3
and 5 more states
Equipment on Record (55)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internatio | — | 3HAEUMML3NL368958 | 3 | 1 |
| Volvo | — | 4V4NC9EGXRN642513 | 3 | — |
| Wabash Nat | — | 1JJV532D5JL081870 | 2 | — |
| Kenworth | — | 2NKHHM6X8GM111480 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALACWFC9PDUK1947 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALACWFC9SDVS5606 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALACWFCXTDWJ0715 | 2 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW1A5322PSB12578 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW1A5322PSB12581 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW1A5322RSB41291 | 1 | — |
Showing 10 of 55 units
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2014 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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