MICHELS CORPORATION
USDOT 99905 • DBA: MICHELS • 817 W MAIN ST, BROWNSVILLE, WI, 53006
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
29 states • 160 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from latest 100 of 160 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHHC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BYRON | IH 041 NB | ...165969 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Aug 14, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VILLAGE OF FOX CROSSING | CTH II EB | ...262984 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Aug 13, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | NORTH ST | ...B36059 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Jul 14, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Le Roy | STH 049 SB | ...140681 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Jun 2, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUCAS | IH 094 WB | ...165967 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Mar 5, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAUWATOSA | IH 041 NB | ...165979 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Feb 7, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | NB I-95 | ...FP9849 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Jan 15, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FOND DU LAC | IH 041 SB | ...UG2338 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Jan 7, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 435 | ...165972 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Nov 14, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ESCONDIDO | 33.077592/-117.057536 | ...C96074 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Oct 22, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROUTDALE | NE MARINE DR & I-84 ON RAMP FRONTAGE RD | ...310118 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Oct 8, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURLINGTON | MASON RD AND US 61 N | ...C19715 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| May 30, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PEWAUKEE | IH 094 WB | ...739263 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Oct 30, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | IH 094 WB | ...340501 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Sep 27, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRFIELD | 58-N | ...013378 | MICHELS |
| Sep 11, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT TWP | I-94 EASTBOUND | ...456692 | MICHELS |
| Aug 7, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ULYSSES TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0449 N | ...394356 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Jan 9, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROWNSVILLE | STH 049 NB | ...C02235 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Oct 13, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT SMITH | CST(PHOENIX AVENUE) | ...391098 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Sep 1, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LIMA | STH 080 SB | ...C72000 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Aug 19, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT101/SPENCE RD | ...C35246 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| May 23, 2022 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | FOREST | CTH G NB | ...NL9177 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Sep 9, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Chicago | I-90NB | ...438396 | MICHELS |
| Aug 27, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUFKIN | 2609 BRENTWOOD DR | ...A58661 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
| Jul 29, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOWE | I-80 WB @ 119 MM | ...474084 | MICHELS CORPORATION |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records