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PAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO
DOT 274184 · MC 259218 · Carrier
Report DateJune 27, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (308-236-5121) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NamePAUL BARTELS TRUCKING CO
Registered Since06/06/1986
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address3715 ANTELOPE AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68847
Phone308-236-5121
Email on FilePAULBARTRUCK@GMAIL.COM
Company OfficersBRENDA BARTELS, CHARLES BARTELS
MCS-150 Filed02/13/2024
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 2+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 40.1 years
Active FMCSA authority: Contract Carrier
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC259218
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierActive
Liability Insurance$1,000,000
Bond / InsurerGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Policy / Bond #CLP02633S
Fleet & Safety
Power Units11
Drivers8
Annual Mileage382,371 mi
Safety RatingS (20140430)
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

1 FMCSA-registered entity share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
PAUL BARTELS LEASING CO 2229045 MC428687 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
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