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USDOT 261956R E MICHEL COMPANY
18% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order.
This describes the roadside inspection record, not an official safety rating. FMCSA issues Satisfactory, Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings through a separate compliance review, and most carriers have never been rated.
Inspection summary
| Inspections on file | 50 |
|---|---|
| Clean, no violations | 28 |
| Ended out of service | 9 |
| Out-of-service rate | 18.0% |
| Most recent | 2026-11-02 |
Showing the 50 most recent inspections held for this carrier. FMCSA keeps a rolling window, so this is a recent record rather than a lifetime one.
Recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | CA | Full | 2 | In service |
| 2026-10-29 | NY | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-27 | NY | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-19 | NY | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-16 | NJ | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-14 | CA | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-07 | NY | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-07 | NY | Full | 3 | Out of service |
| 2026-10-02 | WV | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-09-30 | KY | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-29 | MD | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-10 | MD | Full | 1 | Out of service |
| 2026-09-09 | FL | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-08 | MD | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-03 | NV | Driver only | 5 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | FL | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | NY | Walk-around | 1 | In service |
| 2026-08-24 | FL | Driver only | 1 | Out of service |
| 2026-08-21 | DE | Full | 1 | Out of service |
| 2026-08-17 | MD | Walk-around | 1 | In service |
| 2026-08-14 | MD | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-12 | NY | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-11 | CA | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-06 | WV | Walk-around | 3 | In service |
| 2026-08-05 | WV | Driver only | 0 | In service |
Violations found
Every violation recorded across the most recent inspections. An out-of-service violation means the vehicle or driver was ordered off the road at the roadside.
| Code | Violation | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | In service |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | Out of service |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Out of service |
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | In service |
| 395.24C2I-ELDUN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number. | In service |
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | In service |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | In service |
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | In service |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | In service |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Out of service |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | In service |
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | In service |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | In service |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Out of service |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | In service |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | In service |
Source: FMCSA Company Census, Vehicle Inspection File and Inspections and Violations, via data.transportation.gov. Refreshed daily. Verify against FMCSA directly before relying on any of this to tender a load.