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Carrier profile · USDOT 1770221 · MC-646321 · Updated 06/13/2026

TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC

9 power unitsavg 9.8 yrMulti-region · 9 statesHAZELTON, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-646321 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(563) 608-1588Email dispatchmichels848@yahoo.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority18 yr active
since 2008
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.8 yr

Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 18-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC safe to load? TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1770221, MC-646321) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HAZELTON, IA, operating 9 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 25 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
TMTRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 1770221, and its motor carrier number is MC-646321.

Is TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC's safety record?

TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC's fleet?

TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC operates 9 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC based?

TRAVIS MICHELS TRUCKING INC is based in HAZELTON, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.