Midwest Transportation LLC
Louisville, KY
Profile data updated May 10, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
5
Power Units
6
Drivers
FMCSA since 2024 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2024. Based in Louisville, KY, they operate a fleet of 5 power units with 6 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Midwest Transportation LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Midwest Transportation LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 6
MCS-150 Mileage: 15,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
6
Total Drivers
6
CDL Drivers
6
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC
6 trucks and 5 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 6 TRUCK TRACTOR, 5 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 55% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 45% |
Trailers (5 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 5 |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 5 |
| 53 ft | 3 |
| 2 axles | 5 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 5 | 45% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2 | 18% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 18% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 9% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 9% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (11 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004998A | KY | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| U828446 | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 006098A | KY | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Dec 2025 |
| U787798 | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 011263A | KY | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| U831421 | TN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| U712269 | UK | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 008096A | UK | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 007707A | KY | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 001191T | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 005001A | KY | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: KY (5) · TN (4) · UK (2)
Recent active vehicles (11 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
14
Inspections
24 months
13
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/19/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/17/2025 | VA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/23/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/10/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2025 | TN | Walk-Around | 2 | 2 |
| 01/22/2025 | IN | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/26/2024 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/15/2024 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | 91X | PAP DUOA 53218 | $750,000 | 03/29/2024 |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC's authority currently active?
MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC been in business?
MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2024, making their authority approximately 2 years, 5 months old.
Where is MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC located?
MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC is physically located at 6202 WHISPERING HILLS BLVD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40219.
Roadside Inspection History 14 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC has been inspected 14 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY, IL, IN. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 7%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9T — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-17 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-23 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-10 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-10 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-23 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-01-22 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-12-26 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-15 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
8 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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