HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/854215-midwest-transport-specialists-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC376623
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.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
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, (913) 333-3077, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC376623.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC376623 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy CVP 2030066-01 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC376623 | — | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy CVP203006602 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC376623 | — | Lexington National Insurance Corporation Policy L3509422279 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 1, 2026 | 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 16 · Kansas avg 17.5%
0 of 39 · Kansas avg 4.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | SD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | 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 Kansas average covers 19,627 vehicle and 32,341 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
24 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 28 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 | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4 | 50.0% | 73.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 29.2% | 10.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 20.8% | 11.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of empty intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s) Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126DCIM | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TFL | 1 | 1 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 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 Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Ripon, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 854215 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC376623 |
| Legal name | MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 22 |
| Annual mileage | 1,887,671 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 1, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 10, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 8, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherMotor Vehicles
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC376623: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC376623: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS INC
Is MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS INC's operating authority allow?
MC376623: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS 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 MIDWEST TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 854215. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (913) 333-3077, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC376623, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (913) 333-3077
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST DRIVE AWAY LLC Review Carrier |
Kansas City, KS | 3414309 | MC1102530 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
| MIDWEST TOW INC Review Broker |
Kansas City, KS | 198877 | MC156785 | — | Active Current · Motus |
| MIDWEST TRANSPORT OF KC INC Review Broker |
Kansas City, KS | 2230490 | MC454023 | — | Active Current · Motus |
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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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