BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC
USDOT 522095 • 101 SOUTH HENNEPIN, WINTHROP, MN, 55396
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008708 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | 7901153743 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2023 | Nov 23, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP24402A | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2004 | Oct 3, 2013 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008708 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008507 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008507 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008506 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008505 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008504 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008503 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008502 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008501 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008500 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6004400 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6003301 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6003300 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 026TU00313 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP24402A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP24402A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2004 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21126A | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP21126A | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8353144 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2002 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 42-353-144-00 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 00460608353144 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 004606-08353144 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2002 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4235314400 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 1457D | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1992 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 1457D | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1992 | Sep 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008708 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008507 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008708 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008506 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008507 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 7901153743 | SURETY | Nov 23, 2023 | Nov 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008505 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008504 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008503 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008502 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008501 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008500 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6004400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6003301 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6003300 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 026TU00313 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24402A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24402A | CARGO | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24402A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21126A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21126A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 8353144 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 42-353-144-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 004606-08353144 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4235314400 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 1457D | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 1457D | CARGO | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 00460608353144 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC209429 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 |
| MC209429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 |
| MC209429 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC209429 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 1988 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
22 states • 95 inspections
Violation Summary (114 violations from 95 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 27 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (95 inspections)
Showing 50 of 95
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IR80 mm19la | ...224635 | BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WYANDOTTE | US-60 | ...370966 | BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC |
| May 19, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 SB MILE MARKER 7 | ...370965 | BARTEL'S TRUCK LINE INC |
| Mar 8, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHASKA | Chestnut St | ...487111 | BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC |
| Jan 25, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANKAKEE TWP | I-57 | ...223193 | BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC |
| Jan 9, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 E | ...370963 | BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC |
| Dec 28, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2016 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2011 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2011 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events