Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 274184 · MC-259218 ·
Paul Bartels Trucking Co
11 power unitsavg 7.7 yrRegional · 3 statesKEARNEY, NE96/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-259218 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.7Avg age (yr)
2010–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 25 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.7 yr
Model years 2010–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO (USDOT 274184) has a Vektor safety score of 96/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 12, 2007 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 13, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 30, 2014 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's USDOT number?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's USDOT number is 274184, and its motor carrier number is MC-259218.
Is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's safety record?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's fleet?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO operates 11 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO based?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO is based in KEARNEY, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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