R E MICHEL COMPANY
USDOT 261956 • ONE R E MICHEL DR, GLEN BURNIE, MD, 21060-6408
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
25 states • 311 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 311 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.49J-MDP | Medical (Driver Physical) - Operating a CMV without a valid skill performance evaluation certificate in possession when required | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A1-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A2-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A3-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A4-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (311 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBURG | KY0061 | ...D25426 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Aug 1, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | I-210 E/B (FOOTHILL FWY) | ...799664 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| May 5, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | 33.961489/-117.319376 | ...KR1959 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Oct 4, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...207481 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Jun 17, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CROWELL RD NEAR ACCESS RD | ...014891 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| May 13, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLSBOROUGH TWP | US 206 | ...C37214 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Dec 4, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP | BROAD ST | ...003148 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Sep 7, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWTON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0003 E | ...018916 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Aug 9, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0136 N | ...003148 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Mar 3, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0022 E | ...207744 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Jan 20, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | EAST ORDNANCE RD | ...006546 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Jul 1, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | N LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR | ...347426 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Apr 19, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | BITTINGER RD | ...005735 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Jan 10, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DANVILLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0054 E | ...005655 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Nov 4, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...182192 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Oct 29, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Rt 5S Ref Mrkr 5S23021399 | ...013682 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Oct 4, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | TWINBROOK PKWY | ...284224 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Sep 14, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-70 | ...333675 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Aug 4, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0062 S | ...000376 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| May 28, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | N MAIN ST | ...000449 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| May 25, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHLAND TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 8003 E | ...302751 | R E MICHEL COMPANY |
| Oct 15, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records