Roadside Inspection 89151901
Roadside inspection on Oct 1, 2026 in Iowa • Carrier: MICHELS UTILITY SERVICES INC (USDOT 3491461) • Vehicle: INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89151901
- Date:
- Oct 1, 2026
- State:
- Iowa
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- IA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MICHELS UTILITY SERVICES INC (3491461)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIONAL SF667 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 22905Z (WI)
- VIN:
- 1HTGSSNT5FH544918
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 6.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1HTGSSNT5FH544918 | WI 22905Z | INTERNATIONAL | SF667 | 2015 | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89266826 | Oct 8, 2026 | MN | L1 | MANKATO MN | 1 | — |
| 89014912 | Sep 15, 2026 | MT | L2 | BROADUS MT | 1 | OOS |
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