FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jan 20, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (940) 440-3230, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC383934.
- 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) | MC383934 | Primary | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY Policy FNCAP00004905 · 91X | $750,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
26 of 75 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 84 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | TX | 1 | 10 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | TX | 3 | 5 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 9 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | OK | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
264 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 42 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 340 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 259 | 40 | 98.1% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 21 | 1 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 19 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 15 | 1 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 15 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 12 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 11 | 4 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 11 | 3 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 9 | 0 |
| Brakes (general) Explain: Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1B | 7 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 7 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Gainesville, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Krugerville, TX | 0 | 1 |
| May 7, 2026 | Denton, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Grapevine, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Bonham, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Frisco, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 876456 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC383934 |
| Legal name | FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 95 |
| Drivers | 35 |
| Annual mileage | 2,240,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jan 20, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 28, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstructionWater WellOtherAGGREGATES, CONCRETE
Questions about FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC
What does FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC383934: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 876456. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (940) 440-3230, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC383934, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.