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B A MIKESELL INC
DBA: Mikesell Transportation Inc
New Madison, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 285883 · MC 192985
Active
Satisfactory
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-192985 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Citizens Insurance Company Of Ohio
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated May 4, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC192985
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIO
Cargo · $0 · Policy CI 033 59 66
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP98422D
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
285883
MC Number
MC-192985
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 16, 1987
Authority Reinstated
May 4, 2026
Annual Mileage
191,647 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2129 Stephens Rd, New Madison, OH 45346-9622
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bruce A. Mikesell
Officer 2
Terri Mikesell
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2024 | IN | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4320N1113611 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5TR194034 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X7GJ119918 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1AB5232FSV20224 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | 5133000223 | WEST HARRISON IN | III | 2 | 1 | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKWD49X5TR194034 1PMKR4320N1113611 |
OH PXF0162 OH TRT7673 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 21, 2024 | 8105006142 | BROOKVILLE IN | II | 6 | — | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS SOUTHWEST IN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BULK TANK INTERNATIONAL |
1XKZD49X7GJ119918 3E1AB5232FSV20224 |
OH PWY6759 OH TQN9551 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203D-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS SOUTHWEST IN | 1 | November 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 3, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 3, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 1998 | Cargo | On file |
| April 1, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 31, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 2, 1988 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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