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Active Interstate Common Carrier • Est. 2016

MIDWEST EXPRESS INC.

Reliable Freight. On Time. Every Time.

Chicago's trusted carrier for general freight across the continental U.S. Driven by a top-tier 97/100 FMCSA safety score, 53-ft air-ride dry vans, and 100% no-touch freight care.

USDOT: 2869210
MC: 961789
97 / 100 Safety Score
48 Continental States
100% No-Touch Freight
Operations Overview
Active Fleet
Operating Hub Downers Grove, IL
Fleet Equipment 53' Air-Ride Dry Vans
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% (vs. 5.5% Nat'l)
Vehicle OOS Rate 13.3% (vs. 20.7% Nat'l)
Primary Liability $1,000,000 BIPD
Cargo Insurance $100,000 Cargo
FMCSA Verified Authority SAFER Registry ↗

Built on Trust, Precision, and Interstate Authority Since 2016

Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Midwest Express Inc. is an established interstate common carrier serving manufacturers, distributors, and logistics partners nationwide with dependable dry van transportation.

Established March 22, 2016

Active Common Carrier (Interstate)

Midwest Express Inc. has maintained continuous, active interstate common carrier authority granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) since March 22, 2016. Our track record reflects nearly a decade of rigorous adherence to federal motor carrier safety standards, disciplined fleet maintenance, and dependable delivery execution.

Chicago Logistics Crossroads

1323 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL

Operating from the heart of the Midwest transportation hub in Downers Grove, Illinois (Suite 111), our dispatch and fleet operations are strategically situated at the crossroads of major U.S. freight corridors (I-88, I-355, I-294, I-80), enabling rapid equipment positioning, proactive tracking, and reliable point-to-point transit times across the nation.

Industry-Leading Safety & Operational Excellence

Our disciplined safety culture and professional CDL-A drivers consistently outperform national safety benchmarks across DOT roadside inspections and audits.

FMCSA Safety Score Top Tier
97 / 100
Exceptional safety compliance rating under federal motor carrier safety standards.
Driver Out-of-Service Perfect 0%
0%
0% OOS vs. 5.5% National Average. Flawless driver compliance across all DOT checks.
Vehicle Out-of-Service Superior
13.3%
13.3% OOS vs. 20.7% National Average. Rigorous preventative maintenance protocols.
Safety Record Zero Injury
0 / 0
53 DOT roadside inspections with Zero Fatalities and Zero Injuries recorded.
Power Units
12
12 late-model, well-maintained commercial tractors equipped with modern ELD telematics.
Professional Drivers
12
12 vetted, highly experienced professional CDL-A drivers dedicated to on-time execution.
Trailer Equipment
53-Ft
53-foot air-ride dry vans providing 100% No-Touch Freight cargo integrity.
Operating Scope
775K+
775,000+ safe annual road miles connecting shippers across all 48 contiguous U.S. states.

Commodities Handled

Equipped with 53-foot air-ride dry van trailers, Midwest Express Inc. safely transports a diverse range of palletized, industrial, and commercial commodities nationwide.

General Freight

Palletized commercial goods, finished merchandise, and retail inventory requiring dry van transit.

Metal Products

Steel sheets, industrial manufacturing coils, metal stampings, and heavy fabricated components.

Construction & Building Materials

Commercial building components, insulation, drywall, structural hardware, and architectural supplies.

Commercial Beverages & Bottled Goods

Packaged commercial beverages, non-perishable bottled goods, and dry consumer refreshments.

Bulk Paper Rolls & Packaging

Industrial paper rolls, corrugated cardboard, packaging supplies, and printing stock.

Dry Bulk Commodities

Palletized bagged commodities, dry materials, and non-hazardous industrial bulk freight.

Household Goods & Commercial Furniture

Commercial office furnishings, hospitality fixtures, crated items, and high-value equipment handled with 100% no-touch freight care.

Verified Insurance & Operating Credentials

Midwest Express Inc. carries comprehensive commercial motor carrier coverage backed by Great West Casualty Company, the nation's premier specialized transportation insurer.

Auto Liability (BIPD)

$1,000,000

Combined Single Limit (CSL) Bodily Injury & Property Damage commercial motor carrier liability policy.

Underwriter Great West Casualty Co.
Policy Number GRT07943A
Coverage Status Active & Verified

Dedicated Cargo Liability

$100,000

Comprehensive all-risk freight cargo insurance coverage on all 53-ft air-ride dry van shipments.

Underwriter Great West Casualty Co.
Handling Protocol 100% No-Touch Freight
Certificate Availability Immediate COI on Request
Need a Certificate of Insurance (COI) or Carrier Packet? Contact our operations team for immediate broker packets and certificate holder issuance.
Request COI / Carrier Packet

Contact Midwest Express Inc.

Our dispatch team is available to coordinate load tendering, lane availability, rate confirmations, and shipment tracking updates.

Dispatch Phone

(773) 938-3370
Direct load booking & driver dispatch

Operations Email

dispatch@midwestexpressinc.com
Direct load dispatch & rate confirmations

Corporate Headquarters

1323 Butterfield Rd, Suite 111
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Chicago Metropolitan Logistics Center

Dispatch & Lane Rate Inquiry

Direct line to our Downers Grove operations team (dispatch@midwestexpressinc.com) for immediate lane rates, capacity, or shipment updates.