Midwest Express Inc
USDOT 1773967 · MC-647427 · Schererville, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Midwest Express Inc is a company based in Schererville, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 95 power units and 93 drivers, which ranks it #150 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 282 times – about 3.0 inspections per power unit. 28.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 4 tow-away), or 5.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Midwest Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1773967 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-647427 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 228 W Lincoln Hwy #192, Schererville, IN 46375 |
| Phone | (708) 272-1236 |
| First registered | May 20, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1773967.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 95 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 95 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 15,345,836 miles reported for 2026 – about 161,535 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 93 CDL drivers; 71 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 22 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Midwest Express Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.4% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 39% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 36% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 11% higher than average |
| Inspections | 282 | 282 with a driver check, 116 with a vehicle check, 194 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Midwest Express Inc?
Midwest Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1773967 and operating authority MC-647427.
How many trucks does Midwest Express Inc have?
It reports 95 power units (95 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 95 trailers, with 93 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Midwest Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Schererville, Indiana 46375.
What is the out-of-service rate of Midwest Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.