DBA: Chefs Warehouse Midwest
The Chefs' Warehouse Midwest Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Cincinnati, OH.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Total Power Units | 41 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 41 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 44% | 85% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 82% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35% | 78% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | NV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 6
Allen Brothers 1893 Llc
Orlando, FL
Doug Hillis · also at 6 others
Cambridge Llc
Mattapoisett, MA
Doug Hillis · also at 6 others
Dairyland Produce Llc
Ridgefield, CT
Doug Hillis · also at 6 others
The Chefs' Warehouse Mid-Atlantic Llc
Hanover, MD
Doug Hillis · also at 6 others
The Chefs' Warehouse Mid-Atlantic Llc
Swedesboro, NJ
Doug Hillis · also at 6 others
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0.26 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.20 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 4.18 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.40 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 5 states. Top state IN accounts for 42% of activity. Activity outside home state (OH): 89%.
| Driver Fitness |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 27, 2025 |
| NV |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
The Chefs Warehouse Midwest Llc
Chicago, IL
Doug Hillis · also at 6 others
Shared email · 8
Allen Brothers 1893 Llc
Orlando, FL
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others
Cambridge Llc
Mattapoisett, MA
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others
Dairyland Produce Llc
Ridgefield, CT
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others
Dairyland Usa Corporation
Bronx, NY
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others
Fells Point Llc
Baltimore, MD
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others
Michael'S Finer Meats Llc
Columbus, OH
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others
The Chefs' Warehouse Mid-Atlantic Llc
Swedesboro, NJ
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others
The Chefs Warehouse Midwest Llc
Chicago, IL
dhillis@chefswarehouse.com · also at 8 others