DBA: MICHELS TRUCKING
PAUL MICHELS
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 6
Trailers: 7 (7 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
1230 JACKSON AVE, HAZLETON, IA, 50641
Phone Number
(319) 636-2600
Mailing Address
P O BOX 27, HAZLETON, IA, 50641-0027
Cell Phone
(563) 920-5097
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Operational Classification
EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | A0203590001 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2022-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | WN337233 | $750,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2024-10-22 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | CPIA0560120185 | $750,000 | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURAN… | 2022-10-22 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z31678 | $750,000 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… | 2018-10-22 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-02-09 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0047126 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2015-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0047126 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2015-02-09 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0042489 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2014-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0037806 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2013-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0031868 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2012-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-10-22 | CARGO | OPO0032624 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2011-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-02-23 | CARGO | OPO0031262 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2010-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0031262 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2010-02-23 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-10-22 | CARGO | OPO0028166 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2009-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-07-16 | CARGO | OPO0024701 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2008-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-10-25 | BIPD/Primary | CPP6005201 | $750,000 | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE … | 2007-10-22 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-10-22 | CARGO | OPO0024701 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2008-07-16 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-10-22 | CARGO | OPO0023018 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2007-10-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-10-23 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0020223 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2005-10-22 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-10-22 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0020223 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2005-10-23 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-09-15 | BIPD/Primary | CT771160-8003-031 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | 2005-11-10 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2002-10-23 | BIPD/Primary | TC368889 | $750,000 | NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE … | 2003-10-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
15 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
8 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (15 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 197T000041 | 3 | IA | 4 | 0 | CUSTOM SCO 3HSDJAPR... |
| May 4, 2026 | 1768000932 | 4 | MN | 3 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HCDZAPR... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 2561000097 | 2 | WI | 2 | 0 | INTERNATIO 2HSCBAXR... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 000P151VSZ | 3 | IA | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKADR9X... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 2561000038 | 2 | WI | 9 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKADR9X... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 000P12Q8BV | 3 | IA | 2 | 0 | KW 1XKADR9X... |
| May 13, 2025 | 4036710390 | 2 | IL | 2 | 0 | INTL 2HSCEAHR... |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 2346009358 | 2 | WI | 5 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 000P14HXM4 | 3 | IA | 0 | 0 | INTL 2HSCEAHR... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 000P12XHZN | 3 | IA | 2 | 0 | INTL 2HSCEAHR... |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 000P12XHS2 | 3 | IA | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKADR9X... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 1736007254 | 2 | WI | 2 | 0 | INTERNATIO 2HSCNAHR... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 3912510809 | 2 | IL | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKADR9X... |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 000P14XHM8 | 3 | IA | 5 | 0 | INTL 2HSCBAXR... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 00VV006865 | 3 | MN | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XP5DB9X... |
Jun 25, 2026
197T000041
May 4, 2026
1768000932
Sep 17, 2025
2561000097
Aug 14, 2025
000P151VSZ
Aug 13, 2025
2561000038
Jul 28, 2025
000P12Q8BV
May 13, 2025
4036710390
Dec 12, 2024
2346009358
Dec 5, 2024
000P14HXM4
Dec 3, 2024
000P12XHZN
Sep 30, 2024
000P12XHS2
Jul 3, 2024
1736007254
Apr 30, 2024
3912510809
Mar 2, 2024
000P14XHM8
Nov 14, 2023
00VV006865
Total Inspections
15
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
15
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (11 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | WV202500810A | WV | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 16, 2021 | ILX002168783 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| May 23, 2016 | IN0902709062 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2014 | IA1400812148 | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2013 | IA1300720352 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2004 | IA2004252024 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2003 | WI0000039957 | WI | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 1998 | IA008010034B | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 25, 1997 | WI000020501A | WI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 5, 1995 | IA0005021031 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 9, 1995 | TN0002544331 | TN | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
Jan 15, 2025
WV • WV202500810A
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 16, 2021
IL • ILX002168783
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 23, 2016
IN • IN0902709062
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jul 21, 2014
IA • IA1400812148
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 7, 2013
IA • IA1300720352
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 4, 2004
IA • IA2004252024
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 20, 2003
WI • WI0000039957
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Feb 19, 1998
IA • IA008010034B
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Nov 25, 1997
WI • WI000020501A
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Apr 5, 1995
IA • IA0005021031
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 9, 1995
TN • TN0002544331
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
9
Total Crashes
11
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
25
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 15 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 5 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
5
5 owned
Trailers
7
7 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
6
Driver Inspections
8
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
5
Power Units
5
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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