HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/274184-paul-bartels-trucking-co/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO
No risk signals found
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- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (308) 236-5121, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC259218.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC259218 | — | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAFG6200 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 6 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
0 of 25 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | KS | 2 | 4 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,407 vehicle and 49,320 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 53.3% | 62.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 20.0% | 13.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 20.0% | 20.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965AHNL | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Low · Driver Fitness · code 38351ANSOUT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F1HOSM | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 274184 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC259218 |
| Legal name | PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 382,371 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 30, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 6, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 13, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkOtherSalt, Rock
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO
What does PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's operating authority allow?
MC259218: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Feb 13, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 274184. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (308) 236-5121, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC259218, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (308) 236-5121
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL BARTELS LEASING COMPANY Broker · DBA PAUL BARTELS BROKERAGE |
Kearney, NE | 2229045 | MC428687 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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