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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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MICHELS POWER INC
USDOT 3484138 · EIN 85-2624638
817 MAIN ST, BROWNSVILLE, WI, 53006
(920) 583-3132 · KELLY BENIKE
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1339 / 965
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
143 / 544
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance362 pts
Unsafe Driving159 pts
Other22 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NY31
NH25
MA13
KY10
WV10
CT9
VT8
TX7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.12 | 0.11 | ≈3–10% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.04 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.21 | 2.24 | ≈22–26% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · Speeding 34% · Phone / texting 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 33% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (3 OOS) · Tires 22% (6 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 14 inspections, 13 violations, 2 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 54%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.658).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 31%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.09).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 8%
395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.008).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | NIDA, OK | ✓ | ||
| 03/16/2026 | TAUNTON, MA | ✓ | ||
| 03/15/2026 | SOMERS, WI | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/17/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/16/2025 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | 1 |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
44 incomplete vehicle22 trailer10 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
KELLY BENIKE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
12.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
900
Registered since
2020-09-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELS CORPORATION | 99905 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ASTRA GROUP INC | 973477 | officer, email | strong |
| EQUIX ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 1249433 | officer, email | strong |
| EQUIX INTEGRITY INC | 2887516 | strong | |
| EQUIX INTEGRITY SOUTHEAST INC | 3405882 | officer, email | strong |
| MI-TECH SERVICES INC | 2342628 | email, phone, address | strong |
| MICHELS CONSTRUCTION INC | 3706905 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| MICHELS PACIFIC ENERGY INC | 3308441 | officer, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
12.9M mi reported (2025)
09/09/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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