HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4232687-milky-way-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MILKY WAY EXPRESS 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 average50.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
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, (312) 434-5492, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1637790.
- 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) | MC1637790 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA980921303 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 7, 2024 | Active |
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
4 of 8 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 11 · Illinois avg 4.4%
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 8 states and provinces, 24 months
- OH 2 18.2%
- AZ 2 18.2%
- CA 2 18.2%
- IL 1 9.1%
- MD 1 9.1%
- NV 1 9.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 5
5 tractors
Freightliner 4Volvo 2
7 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: 5
5 semi-trailers
Reitnouer 4
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Standard Steel, Llc 1Mitsubishi Chemical America Inc 1Brown Strauss Steel 1GPM 1Watchfire Signs 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 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 13, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NV | 1 | 2 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | AZ | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Nov 10, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | OH | 1 | 4 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,435 vehicle and 388,021 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 66.7% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 25.0% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | 19.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100CC | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASUBL | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345CBSG | 1 | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4232687 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1637790 |
| Legal name | MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 690,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 29, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 6 | 1 |
| Trailers | 5 | 2 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC
What does MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1637790: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4232687. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (312) 434-5492, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1637790, 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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