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MID-WEST EXPRESS INC
Denver, CO
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 746189 · MC 259185
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-259185 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC259185
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP46140A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
746189
MC Number
MC-259185
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 1998
Authority Granted
May 7, 1998
Annual Mileage
200,318 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5140 Race Ct Unit 4, Denver, CO 80216
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Polcyn
Officer 2
Raymond Polcyn
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | CO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO3
KS2
AL1
FL1
TX1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1NM030634 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4JSJK2027 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU571815 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU571812 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DU643106 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062X6W703577 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9HL971166 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7NM025647 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FM197411 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6KJ239599 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2FD278118 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | 25TS002310 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | III | — | — | COLORADO PREMIUM FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY1NM030634 1UYVS2535GU571812 |
CO CDWK39 CO DBJJ59 |
| January 21, 2026 | 1705150752 | LIMON CO | II | 5 | 2 | KROGER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY1NM030634 1UYVS2539DU643106 |
CO CDWK39 ID TR5753 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 1767650101 | LIMON CO | III | 1 | 1 | COLORADO PREMIUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY7NM025647 1UYVS2530GU571815 |
TX R560606 CO DBJJ58 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | HP93052716 | WABAUNSEE WEST M.C.I.S. #21W, KS | III | — | — | NESTLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY1NM030634 1UYVS2535GU571812 |
CO CDWK39 CO DBJJ59 |
| April 20, 2025 | LJ00300292 | IRONDALE AL | II | — | — | COLORADO PREMIUM FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR4JSJK2027 1UYVS2530GU571815 |
CO BLDN56 CO DBJJ58 |
| November 10, 2024 | V241687242 | US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL MEATS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXDP9X2FD278118 1UYVS2539DU643106 |
CO BLDN57 ID TR5753 |
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 20, 2024 | HP03630474 | PHILLIPS COUNTY - 147, KS | II | — | — | PARKE WAREHOUSES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR4JSJK2027 1UYVS2533FM197411 |
CO BLDN56 OK CZ7949 |
| September 2, 2024 | 3977004388 | MILTON FL | III | 2 | 2 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MEAT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYDP9X6KJ239599 1JJV532B9HL971166 |
CO DLK737 CO DIL852 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| June 26, 2024 | 0028560310 | MONUMENT CO | II | 3 | — | COLORADO PREMIUM FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR4JSJK2027 1GRAA062X6W703577 |
CO 6246872 TEMP KS 639242 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 24, 2023 | 6PLE9DJMMH | 300 MCCARTY, TX | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPRXLN261785 |
IN 2916375 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| COLORADO PREMIUM FOODS | 3 | March 15, 2026 |
| KROGER | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| COLORADO PREMIUM | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| NESTLE | 1 | September 24, 2025 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL MEATS | 1 | November 10, 2024 |
| PARKE WAREHOUSES | 1 | September 20, 2024 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MEAT | 1 | September 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 1998 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 7, 1998 | TRANSFERRED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 1993 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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