MIDWEST EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1773967
MC Number
647427
Fleet Size
95
Total Drivers
93
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in SCHERERVILLE, Indiana, operating 95 power units with 93 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 6 crashes on file (1 fatal, 2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 273 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Indiana is 12.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 46,436 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
273
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Spinnaker Insurance Company — eff. Feb 9, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
6
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MIDWEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT #1773967) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC has 273 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 6 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MIDWEST EXPRESS INC operate?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC operates 95 power units with 93 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does MIDWEST EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. MIDWEST EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MIDWEST EXPRESS INC located?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is based in SCHERERVILLE, Indiana at 228 W LINCOLN HWY #192, 46375. Phone: (708) 272-1236.
What are MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 26.1%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.