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Carrier profile · USDOT 98280 · MC139344 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bruce Michels

DBA Bruce J Michels Trucking · Independence, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 938-2872
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
115K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC139344
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. —Cargo · Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
115,000 mi (2021)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
98280
MC / docket
MC-139344
Legal name
Bruce Michels
DBA
Bruce J Michels Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 8, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Bruce Michels's USDOT number?

Bruce Michels's USDOT number is 98280 and its docket number is MC139344.

Is Bruce Michels authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Bruce Michels's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Bruce Michels's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 8, 2023.

Where is Bruce Michels located?

Bruce Michels is located at 2045 Jamestown Ave, Independence, IA, 50644. Phone: (319) 938-2872.

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