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MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY
Yakima, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 235759 · MC 196567
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-196567 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
27.3% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC196567
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 7039360262
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
235759
MC Number
MC-196567
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 1983
Authority Reinstated
September 4, 1998
Annual Mileage
312,681 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
202 N 2nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mike Pepper
Officer 2
Sean Caffrey
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%
Ranks in the 64th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | 1158004540 | GRANGER WA | III | — | — | MCCLAIN/NORTHWOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK ALLOY |
4V4NC9EHXJN995945 1ALSD0280VS970666 |
WA 63747RP WA 11326AC |
| January 26, 2026 | X836001469 | ELLENSBURG WA | III | — | — | MICHELSEN PACKAGAING COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN UNKNOWN |
4V4WC9EH2LN252302 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN1 |
WA 79042RP WA 2816PS WA 2820PS |
| November 18, 2025 | 2080001757 | GRANDVIEW WA | I | 1 | 1 | MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKMHZ7X34M061481 |
WA 51843RP |
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| November 11, 2025 | 1158004386 | NACHES WA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKMHZ7X34M061481 |
WA 51843RP |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | 2127001458 | ELLENSBURG WA | III | — | — | CARRIER MATERIALS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BIG TEX |
2NPNHD7X21M561595 16V1C2522R4325020 |
WA C32170F WA 24088AK |
| September 11, 2025 | 0763001887 | PESHASTIN WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4WC9EH2LN252302 1D9SF2424SG512737 |
WA 79042RP WA 75496AH |
| June 18, 2025 | 0001389556 | BINGEN WA | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN UNKNOWN |
4V4WC9EH2LN252302 1S9M40203KS026027 1S9M24209KS026028 |
WA 79042RP WA 10755AC WA 10756AC |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| April 9, 2025 | 0044000617 | ROCK ISLAND WA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPNHD7X21M561614 |
WA C32171F |
| January 22, 2025 | X836000769 | ELLENSBURG WA | II | 1 | 1 | MICHELSEN PACKAGAING COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN UNKNOWN |
4V4NC9EH6JN995943 1D9SF4020SG512736 1D9SF2424SG512737 |
WA 75040RP WA 75495AH WA 75496AH |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| January 22, 2025 | 2102001654 | FIFE WA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS HYUNDAI TR |
4V4WC9EH8NN305829 3H3V281CX8T173002 3H3V362C28T178002 |
WA 94965RP WA 5014UD WA 5012UD |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELSEN PACKAGAING COMPANY | 2 | January 26, 2026 |
| MCCLAIN/NORTHWOODS | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| CARRIER MATERIALS | 1 | September 18, 2025 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA11
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
4
Tractor
4
Dry Van
3
Truck
3
Car Hauler
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH2LN252302 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKMHZ7X34M061481 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXJN995945 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Big Tex | Car Hauler · 25 ft | 16V1C2522R4325020 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Alloy Alloy Trailers | Dry Van · Class 8 | 1ALSD0280VS970666 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1D9SF2424SG512737 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1D9SF4020SG512736 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 36 ft | 1JJV362W23L828806 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1S9M40203KS026027 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPNHD7X21M561595 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPNHD7X21M561614 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281CX8T173002 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6JN995943 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH8NN305829 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 1998 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 9, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 30, 1988 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 19, 1996 | COMMON | On Record |
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