Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc
USDOT 244002 · MC-174127 · Kansas City, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 128 power units and 86 drivers, which ranks it #72 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 100 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 30.0% 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 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 7.8 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 motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 244002 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-174127 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2010 S Television Place, Kansas City, MO 64126 |
| Phone | (816) 836-5888 |
| First registered | Mar 26, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 244002.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 122 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 132 | 6 | 0 |
- 0.67 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 5,948,995 miles reported for 2025 – about 46,477 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 86 CDL drivers; 86 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 Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.0% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 59% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 74% higher than average |
| Inspections | 100 | 100 with a driver check, 40 with a vehicle check, 43 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 30, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Missouri
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Missouri carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nxtlvl Driveaway LLC USDOT 4083577 | Kansas City | 154 | 150 | 130 | 12.9% | 8 |
| SMT Acquisition LLC USDOT 4452721 | Saint Joseph | 100 | 100 | 34 | 0.0% | 1 |
| Trusted Truck Transport LLC USDOT 4274431 | Kansas City | 170 | 170 | 83 | 31.1% | 5 |
| North American Auto Transportation LLC USDOT 3185588 | Kansas City | 124 | 82 | 15 | 16.7% | 2 |
| Rocket Turtle Trucking LLC USDOT 3705022 | Cameron | 164 | 164 | 251 | 26.5% | 8 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| American Central Transport Inc USDOT 76198 | Kansas City | 297 | 243 | 352 | 20.1% | 26 |
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| Group One Driveaway LLC USDOT 4312484 | Kansas City | 237 | 237 | 84 | 5.6% | 6 |
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| Scot Heller Trucking Company Inc USDOT 975460 | Kansas City | 106 | 91 | 136 | 10.7% | 4 |
| Belger Cartage Service Inc USDOT 64159 | Kansas City | 100 | 90 | 13 | 22.2% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc?
Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 244002 and operating authority MC-174127.
How many trucks does Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc have?
It reports 128 power units (128 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 138 trailers, with 86 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 21, 2026).
Where is Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Missouri 64126.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mid-Western Car Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.0% 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.