PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
274184
MC Number
259218
Fleet Size
11
Total Drivers
8
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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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 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 16 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 6.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.4% across 28,316 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
16
Total
80%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — eff. Jul 12, 2007
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO authorized to operate?
Yes. PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO (USDOT #274184) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO's safety record?
PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO has 16 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles 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 to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0% (national average: 20.72%).