Insurance Below FMCSA Minimum
Maximum coverage on file ($0K) is below the FMCSA minimum for General Freight ($750K).
DBA BRUCE J MICHELS TRUCKING
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Some concerns — additional due diligence recommended.
BRUCE MICHELS is a well-established small exempt carrier (2 units, 2 drivers) based in INDEPENDENCE, IA, operating since 1974. Established Carrier. However, maximum coverage on file ($0K) is below the FMCSA minimum for General Freight ($750K).
What's notable
Insurance Below FMCSA Minimum
Maximum coverage on file ($0K) is below the FMCSA minimum for General Freight ($750K).
MCS-150 Filing Overdue
Last MCS-150 update was 36 months ago. Biennial update is past due. Registered details may be slightly outdated.
Established Carrier
52 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 52 years of operating history.
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