HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/244002-mid-western-car-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:38 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Missouri average 20.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (816) 836-5888, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC174127.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC174127 | Primary | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY Policy FNCAP00024800 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 19, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC174127 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT19796001 | Dec 19, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
13 of 39 · Missouri avg 20.2%
0 of 99 · Missouri avg 3.6%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 15 states and provinces, 24 months
- MO 24 24.2%
- IA 22 22.2%
- MS 22 22.2%
- LA 6 6.1%
- KS 6 6.1%
- IL 4 4.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 71
46 tractors · 25 straight trucks
Peterbilt 46Freightliner 18Volvo 14Western Star 4
128 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 74
67 semi-trailers · 5 full trailers · 1 straight trucks · 1 tractors
Cottrell 52
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Ford Motor Co 2KIA 2BNSF 2Ford Motors 1Multiple Shippers 1FORD 1Stelantis 1Vaughn Automotive 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MO | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Missouri average covers 52,014 vehicle and 91,676 driver inspections of all Missouri-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
43 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 86 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 12 | 60.5% | 66.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 32.6% | 15.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTFWETL | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 2 | 2 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Waynesville, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Carthage, MS | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Joplin, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Pittsfield Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Attalla, AL | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2025 | Warren, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Randolph, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Warren, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 244002 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC174127 |
| Legal name | MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 128 |
| Drivers | 86 |
| Annual mileage | 5,948,995 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 30, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 26, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @mwcci.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 122 | 6 |
| Trailers | 132 | 6 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOtherAutomobiles
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC
What does MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC174127: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 244002. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (816) 836-5888, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC174127, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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