Midwest Motor Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Bismarck, ND.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 474 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 810 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 522 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 522 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 25% | 89% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 50% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 25% | 94% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 100% | 81% | Worse than most peers |
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 | 38 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 18 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 148 | 33 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | WY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0.27 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 11 | 0.10 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 3.83 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.08 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 18 states. Top state MN accounts for 13% of activity. Activity outside home state (ND): 100%.
+13 other states with fewer inspections
| 40 |
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 19 | 3 | 7 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 30, 2025 |
| MN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 3 |
| 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | MT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | Driver Fitness | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 172502A1HMPP | HM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section no person may affix or display on a packaging freight container un | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |