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Carrier profile · USDOT 649453 · Updated 06/13/2026

MICHAEL L MECHEM

DBA MECHEM TRUCKING

2 power unitsCLARION, IA
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
Call dispatch(515) 532-2228Email dispatchmmechem@wmtel.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 30 yearsNo inspection history despite active fleet
Operating authority30 yr active
since 1996
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 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

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

30 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readCarrier, 30-yr authority — unrated.Full read

Is MICHAEL L MECHEM safe to work with?

Is MICHAEL L MECHEM safe to load? MICHAEL L MECHEM (USDOT 649453) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in CLARION, IA, operating 2 power units and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 30 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it unrated (50/100), with the leading concern: no inspection history despite active fleet. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is MICHAEL L MECHEM's USDOT number?

MICHAEL L MECHEM's USDOT number is 649453.

Is MICHAEL L MECHEM authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL L MECHEM is active in the FMCSA register.

How big is MICHAEL L MECHEM's fleet?

MICHAEL L MECHEM operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MICHAEL L MECHEM based?

MICHAEL L MECHEM is based in CLARION, IA.