MIDWEST EXPRESS CORPORATION
98-unit general-freight carrier based in Lenexa, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 264809
- MC
- MC179486
- Based
- Lenexa, KS
- Contact
- 9135731400 · accounting@mwex.net
What this carrier is
MIDWEST EXPRESS CORPORATION is a mid-sized-fleet general-freight carrier based in Lenexa, KS. Operating footprint: 98 power units, 74 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC179486 authority. FMCSA lists General freight as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 26, 2021).
Fleet composition on file: 98 owned tractors, 79 owned trailers, 166 term-leased trailers.
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: 165 motor carriers operating 98 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 13.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 61.51 | 13.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 | 27.93 | 21.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 3.16 | 31.7% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 120.02 | 17.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 3.31 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 98-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 264809: 126 inspections across 19 states. Most recent inspection: Jan 22, 2026 in IL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 42 |
| Hours-of-Service | 23 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 82 |
| Total violations | 148 (36 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a general-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (245 trailers against 98 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 165 peer carriers operating 98 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 28 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 148 violations.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet general-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 98 power units on file.
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