Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc
USDOT 1772901 · MC-647117 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc is a company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 111 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #95 by fleet size among 267 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Wisconsin. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 105 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 10.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1772901 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-647117 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 8501 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224 |
| Phone | (414) 410-8200 |
| First registered | May 15, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1772901.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 110 | 0 |
| Trailers | 130 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 7,931,520 miles reported for 2025 – about 71,455 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 54% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 110 CDL drivers; 110 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Wisconsin carriers with 50+ units (267).
| Measure | Midwest Refrigerated Transpo | Same size, US | WI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.5% | 18.8% | 17.1% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.1% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 141% higher than average |
| Inspections | 105 | 105 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 57 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 23, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc?
Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1772901 and operating authority MC-647117.
How many trucks does Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc have?
It reports 111 power units (110 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 130 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 28, 2026).
Where is Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224.
What is the out-of-service rate of Midwest Refrigerated Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.