Midwest Express Acquisition LLC
USDOT 2497935 · MC-865522 · Des Plaines, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Midwest Express Acquisition LLC (dba Midwest Express Company) is a company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 167 power units and 203 drivers, which ranks it #239 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 163 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 3.6 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, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Midwest Express Acquisition LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Midwest Express Company |
| USDOT number | 2497935 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-865522 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1111 East Touhy Ave Suite 280, Des Plaines, IL 60018 |
| Phone | (847) 827-3400 |
| First registered | Apr 21, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2497935.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 33 | 52 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 82 | 0 |
| Trailers | 164 | 67 | 0 |
- 1.22 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,200,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 43,114 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 49% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 178 CDL drivers; 56 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 147 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Midwest Express Acquisition | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.8% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 43% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 76% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 20% lower than average |
| Inspections | 163 | 163 with a driver check, 74 with a vehicle check, 95 BASIC violations recorded, 7 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moran Transportation Corporation USDOT 306413 | Elk Grove Village | 146 | 178 | 96 | 19.6% | 11 |
| Composites One LLC USDOT 273484 | Schaumburg | 109 | 110 | 117 | 2.0% | 3 |
| RJW Transport LLC USDOT 466452 | Woodridge | 101 | 134 | 95 | 15.9% | 5 |
| National Container Group LLC USDOT 3374027 | Addison | 148 | 139 | 117 | 28.4% | 7 |
| BDJ Trucking Company USDOT 1331321 | Schaumburg | 142 | 175 | 300 | 21.1% | 16 |
| Truckline Solutions Inc USDOT 3675099 | Lisle | 140 | 140 | 348 | 22.4% | 11 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Path Inc USDOT 4198171 | Des Plaines | 490 | 495 | 40 | 20.0% | 0 |
| Max Power Transport Inc USDOT 2724602 | Des Plaines | 330 | 165 | 165 | 31.3% | 12 |
| Fareast Inc USDOT 3438047 | Des Plaines | 188 | 188 | 333 | 17.0% | 10 |
| Delta Freight Systems LLC USDOT 1257876 | Des Plaines | 148 | 135 | 200 | 35.2% | 14 |
| Sysco Chicago Inc USDOT 330984 | Des Plaines | 137 | 184 | 15 | 0.0% | 11 |
| Rotrans Lines Inc USDOT 2404805 | Des Plaines | 131 | 131 | 80 | 43.8% | 5 |
| Cargo Network Solutions Inc USDOT 1921315 | Des Plaines | 130 | 125 | 126 | 28.8% | 7 |
| Highlander Transportation Inc USDOT 2533966 | Des Plaines | 115 | 115 | 330 | 18.9% | 14 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Midwest Express Acquisition LLC?
Midwest Express Acquisition LLC is registered with USDOT number 2497935 and operating authority MC-865522.
How many trucks does Midwest Express Acquisition LLC have?
It reports 167 power units (82 tractors, 85 straight trucks) and 231 trailers, with 203 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 3, 2026).
Where is Midwest Express Acquisition LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.
What is the out-of-service rate of Midwest Express Acquisition LLC?
Over 24 months, 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.