The Chefs Warehouse Midwest LLC
Chicago, IL
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
34
Power Units
52
Drivers
FMCSA since 2013 (12 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 2013. Based in Chicago, IL, they operate a fleet of 34 power units with 7 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, The Chefs Warehouse Midwest LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
Authorized Cargo Types
The Chefs Warehouse Midwest LLC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 7
MCS-150 Mileage: 471,059 miles (2024)
Driver Information
52
Total Drivers
7
CDL Drivers
52
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC
10 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Freightliner, Isuzu. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 6 | 60% |
| Freightliner | 3 | 30% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 10% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (10 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220763H | IL | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 225915H | IL | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 200170F | IL | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| P9295L | FL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 164623H | IL | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 220791H | IL | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| 164634H | IL | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 164628 | IL | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| BL38PP | FL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| BL36PP | FL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jul 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: IL (7) · FL (3)
Recent active vehicles (10 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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
11
Inspections
24 months
17
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+2.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | IL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 10/14/2025 | FL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/18/2025 | IN | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 08/30/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/26/2025 | MI | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/22/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/10/2025 | WI | Driver Only | 5 | ✓ |
| 08/29/2024 | FL | 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
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | 91X | CA6675768 | $750,000 | 08/01/2021 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION | CA6675768 | 09/01/2020 | 08/01/2021 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | FL | MIAMI TURNPIKE, FL | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/05/2024 | IN | HAMMOND, IN | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Box Truck.
Is THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC's authority currently active?
THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC been in business?
THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2013, making their authority approximately 12 years, 7 months old.
Where is THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC located?
THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC is physically located at 2801 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608.
Roadside Inspection History 11 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC has been inspected 11 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IL, FL, IN. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 9%) 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 392.2-SLLSR — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-10-14 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-18 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-30 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-05-27 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-26 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-22 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-10 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 5 | — |
| 2024-08-29 | FL | 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
6 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for THE CHEFS WAREHOUSE MIDWEST LLC, of which 1 (17%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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