PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
274184
MC Number
259218
Fleet Size
11
Total Drivers
8
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 11, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO is a small interstate motor carrier based in KEARNEY, Nebraska, operating 11 power units with 8 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 23 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Nebraska is 6.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.0% across 29,179 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
23
Total
79%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 15, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO (USDOT #274184) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's safety record?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO has 23 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO operate?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO operates 11 power units with 8 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO transport hazardous materials?
No. PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO located?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO is based in KEARNEY, Nebraska at 3715 ANTELOPE AVE, 68847. Phone: (308) 236-5121.
What are PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's out-of-service rates?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.