Michels Power Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Brownsville, WI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 1,207 | 76 | 0 |
| Tractors | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Trailers | 560 | 26 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 1,339 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 1,339 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 71% | 90% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 57% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 71% | 96% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 71% | 88% | Around peer average |
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 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 18 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 12 | 17 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | GA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | WV | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | NY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | VT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0.10 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.02 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 2.01 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.11 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 19 states. Top state NY accounts for 24% of activity. Activity outside home state (WI): 100%.
+14 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 |
| WV |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | CT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | NY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39323LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 39343DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 39216BDPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |