PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO
USDOT 274184 • 3715 ANTELOPE AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68847
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
274,184
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3082365121
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
382,371
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3715 ANTELOPE AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68847
Contact
Phone: 3082365121
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 12, 2007
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-259218 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 21, 1997 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP02633S | ON FILE | Jul 12, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 2633E | ON FILE | Jan 10, 1997 | Jul 12, 2007 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP2633I | REPLACED | Jan 10, 1997 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 2633E | NAME CHANGED | Nov 29, 1993 | Feb 5, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
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| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP02633S | CARGO | Sep 11, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 2633E | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP2633I | CARGO | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 2633E | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 1997 | Feb 5, 1997 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC259218 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 1997 |
| MC259218 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 1993 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
25%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
22
Violations
18
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
24
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 22 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (18 violations from 22 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.82vs nat'l 1.80
-0.98 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (22 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
18 total · 5.6% OOS
2024-122026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
24
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
16
Across 11 crashes
Tow-Aways
21
Crash History (24 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | I-80 | ...263243 | PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO |
| Aug 23, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOLDREGE | US HWY 183 | ...591770 | PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO |
| Apr 30, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | SOUTH ST | ...263243 | PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO |
| Jan 7, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Holdrege | 4TH AVE | ...251963 | PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO |
| Jan 7, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLDREGE | 4TH AVE, 100' E OF SHERMAN ST | ...251963 | PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO |
| Sep 20, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2012 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2011 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2009 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2005 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2003 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2001 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2000 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2000 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 1999 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 1999 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 1998 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 1998 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 1997 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 1996 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 1995 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 1995 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 1993 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Sep 11, 2007
InsuranceInsurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jul 12, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 12, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Feb 5, 1997
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
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