MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER, DOT #537183 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your latest roadside inspection, Wisconsin on July 10, was written up for company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck, a brake problem, and an equipment problem. None of it was out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 14 trucks and 14 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER is a small fleet motor carrier based in MACHESNEY PARK, Illinois (USDOT #537183). As of October 25, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 77/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 recent inspection(s) and 11 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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77/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 13 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- July 10, 2026, Wisconsin. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.53).
- June 29, 2026, Illinois. No violations.
- June 29, 2026, Illinois. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Oct. 13, 2025, Illinois. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.30) and frame or body damage (49 CFR 393.201).
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER: MACHESNEY PARK, Illinois Trucking Company
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER is a small fleet operating out of MACHESNEY PARK, Illinois with USDOT number 537183. The company operates 14 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 77/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER has undergone 7 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 14.3%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER carries 11 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 10, 2026. Across 7 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 1 vehicle out-of-service violation.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 77/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 77 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Illinois Trucking Compliance: MACHESNEY PARK Area Carriers
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 05). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
Business organization type: Corporation.
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 14 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 347,541 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 2 straight trucks, 12 tractors, 11 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 11 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Packaging Materials. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 7 crash events involving MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 2 involved a reported injury, and 7 resulted in a tow-away. 7 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: US-14, HARTLAND TWP, IL on October 6, 2025.
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Illinois (5), Wisconsin (2). The concentration in Illinois is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER Compares to the National Average
Across the 7 recorded inspections, MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | WI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-29 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-29 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-13 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-10-01 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-16 | IL | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-07-19 | WI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER
What is MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's FMCSA safety rating?
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER (USDOT #537183) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 77/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER operates 14 power unit(s) and 14 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER based?
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in MACHESNEY PARK, Illinois, under USDOT number 537183.
What is MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 7 recent DOT inspection(s) and 11 recorded violation(s) for MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER (USDOT #537183), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER scores 77/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like MIDWEST PACKAGING & CONTAINER is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 25, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile