MICHELS CORPORATION
DBA: MICHELS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 258 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MICHELS CORPORATION (USDOT 99905) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): KELLY BENIKE (Company officer); ALISSA DEWAR (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 258 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/99905/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2.5% vs peer median 1.3% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13% vs peer median 16% (better). n=991 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 225 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,385 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 494 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 258 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 168 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.83% | 9.17% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MICHELS CORPORATION is a corporation based in BROWNSVILLE, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 99905. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 728 power units and 264 drivers, with 168 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
MICHELS CORPORATION is a large fleet, operating 728 power units and 264 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Brownsville, WI. Across 127 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.2% out-of-service rate, with 13 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
127 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 274% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (34) and CA (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (59.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 24 times.
The fleet comprises 728 power units (large fleet) and 264 drivers; Kenworth, Ford, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 991 ACTIVE carriers operating 364–1,092 power units (±50% of this carrier's 728 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (WI) | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | May 27, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 9, 2024 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 109 | |
| Ford | 20 | |
| Trlk | 17 | |
| Unknown | 13 | |
| Trail King | 12 | |
| Western Star | 10 | |
| International | 8 | |
| Jetco | 6 | |
| Trailer | 6 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 1.99 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (168 rows) View all 168 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88404144 | Jul 14, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.9A2-C, 393.100B-C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 88230244 | Jun 23, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 88123860 | Jun 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
WI 80576Z
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|
0 | — | No |
| 87986415 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 390.21TE2IV-D | Yes |
| 87907196 | May 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 87866008 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87861066 | May 14, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87583294 | Apr 15, 2026 | OR | 1 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87433395 | Mar 25, 2026 | WA | 3 | PASCO WA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 87399338 | Mar 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87307244 | Mar 12, 2026 | WA | 3 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87297323 | Mar 11, 2026 | WA | 2 | MOUNT VERNON WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 87221636 | Mar 3, 2026 | WI | 1 | HUDSON WI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87221000 | Mar 3, 2026 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87163158 | Feb 27, 2026 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 87111916 | Feb 18, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87120128 | Feb 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 86983106 | Feb 4, 2026 | WI | 3 | BELGIUM WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86810872 | Jan 14, 2026 | OH | 3 | WATERVILLE OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86736967 | Jan 7, 2026 | ME | 3 | me-york---scales |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86567564 | Dec 15, 2025 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86508152 | Dec 8, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.24D-ELDPT, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86500881 | Dec 6, 2025 | CT | 3 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kenworth
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86498234 | Dec 5, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-39 SB |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Wese
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86423022 | Nov 24, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-new-buffalo-scale |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (258 rows) View all 258 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000126117 | Aug 18, 2025 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000126107 | Aug 14, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0225033176 | Aug 13, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000125866 | Jul 14, 2025 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000125595 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000124991 | Mar 5, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0250395224 | Feb 7, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000124575 | Jan 15, 2025 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0252016651 | Jan 7, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA3706010780 | Nov 14, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2024430355 | Oct 22, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401445817 | Oct 8, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000122848 | May 30, 2024 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000121324 | Oct 30, 2023 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2300054430 | Sep 27, 2023 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003155292 | Sep 11, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA307194700X | Aug 7, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000118911 | Jan 9, 2023 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022561373 | Oct 13, 2022 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000117836 | Sep 1, 2022 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA7302201604 | Aug 19, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000117056 | May 23, 2022 | WI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| ILX002365636 | Sep 9, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX63UEHQE16P | Aug 27, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903856619 | Jul 29, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERTOWN WI | WI | 6 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CAMBRIDGE WI | WI | 3 | 0 |
| SPARTA WI | WI | 3 | 0 |
| I-94 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 2 | 1 |
| OBETZ OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 1 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.4(a) | Driver uses or is in possession of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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