Mike Nielsen Logging Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Ely, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 9 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 9 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 81% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1.82 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state MN accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 0%.
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2025 |
| MN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 393116CCL | Logs - Logs not solidly packed/outer bottom logs not in contact with and resting solidly against the bunks bolsters stakes or standards | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |