New name. New horizons.

Midwest Express Co. is becoming Forwarders Xpress. We’re building on the foundation of a company with 40 years of exceptional service. We’re bringing freight forwarders and airlines line-haul and local cartage service with leading-edge technology, a bigger geographic footprint, and an even wider network of people dedicated to delivering. Through the transition and in the future, we’ll work every day to go beyond your expectations.

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Welcome

Midwest Express Co. was founded in 1983 in Des Moines, Iowa. The company is an Iowa corporation, with its corporate office located at 1660 Wall Street, Suite 400, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

Midwest Express Co. was formed to provide an expedited line-haul trucking service between Chicago, IL and Des Moines, IA. Since that time, we've expanded into several other marketplaces. We now provide daily service between Chicago and Des Moines, IA, Omaha, NE, Kansas City, MO St. Louis, MO, Cincinnati, OH Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH and Detroit, MI.

We continue to provide the best possible service available. This is something we are very proud of. We also realize that this would not be possible without our customer’s support. We look forward to continuing these relationships and creating new relationships in the future.

Midwest Express now services linehaul to and from the west coast.

Midwest Express and Sterling Transportation Unite in Strategic Partnership🤝

In an era of industry consolidation, two leading companies chart a new course through collaboration.

In a transportation industry increasingly characterized by consolidation, two standout companies have embarked on a unique path. Midwest Express and Sterling Transportation announced a strategic partnership to enhance service offerings to their customers effective May 1, 2024.

Both companies are known for their legacy of excellence, vast industry experience, and enduring relationships with their customers and vendors. At the heart of this partnership is a mutual commitment to customer-centric transportation logistics, promising to forge a network distinguished by exceptional customer support.

Bob Larson, President Midwest Express Co. added, “Our business philosophy has always been ‘we go where the customer grows.’ This strategic partnership continues that principle, and we are excited for the next step to collectively serve our mutual customers' businesses even further."

“This is a powerful partnership. The overlap in our corporate cultures is why it works,” Keith Davis, CEO of Sterling Transportation.

The partnership is a significant shift towards a more integrated approach within the transportation sector. “We're at the forefront of a movement that champions unity and collaboration over competition or consolidation,” stated Shanna Smith, Executive Vice President, Midwest Express. “Our alliance with Sterling marks the beginning of a broader effort to leverage collective strengths for greater impact.”

Scott Klever, EVP of Sales, Sterling Transportation, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the broader implications of the partnership: “This unique approach to collaboration provides optimized support to our customers and the entire industry. This is more than just a business agreement… it’s a strategic commitment to the industry we collectively serve.”

This strategic alliance between Sterling Transportation and Midwest Express signals a new chapter in the industry, one where cooperation and shared success pave the way for innovation and growth.

For more information, reach out to your Midwest Express Co. Representative!


WE ARE EXPANDING!

Effective October 23rd, we are ON THE MOVE expanding line-haul
services connecting the Midwest to/from the Southeast and Southwest
regions. Our larger geographic footprint now covers over 900 reciprocal
lanes between 42 locations and offers a wide array of premium
transportation services, to include STA, TSA and Hazmat certified
drivers. Whether you need tailored capacity or multi-modal solutions,
we are here to provide best in class service for our forwarding and
airline partners. Visit our website or contact us directly for additional
transit information and join us on the move!

Midwest Express announces our new MCI Station!

To better serve our customers,
Our Kansas City, MO team is moving to a newly remodeled Building!
This new facility will provide the following:
15,000 Square Feet of Warehouse Space,
CFS Level 1/ TSA Secured Facility,
21 Dock doors including 1 with Ramp Access.
The Firms Code will remain the same HBW1
We will Begin operations at the new building
9660 NW Seymour Avenue Kansas City, MO 64153
Monday October 2nd, 2023

Midwest Express MCI
P:816-692-4033