THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC
41-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Cincinnati, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1112173
- MC
- MC1164672
- Based
- Cincinnati, OH
- Contact
- 8885909558 · dhillis@chefswarehouse.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, and other: food items, THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Cincinnati, OH. 41 power units, 43 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1164672 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 5 owned trucks, 1 owned trailer, 9 term-leased tractors, 7 term-leased trailers, 1 trip-leased trailer.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 801 motor carriers operating 41 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Driver Fitness at 243.4% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: driver fitness is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 20.45 | 39.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 | 6.86 | 87.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 1.64 | 243.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 52.25 | 23.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.92 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 41-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1112173: 22 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 |
| Total violations | 19 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Jul 23, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, meat, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 801 peer carriers operating 41 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 19 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 19 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the weakest area — 243.4% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 41 power units on file.
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