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BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC
Winthrop, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 522095 · MC 209429
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-209429 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
12.8% OOS · 85 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 85 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC209429
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT6008509
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
522095
MC Number
MC-209429
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 1993
Authority Granted
November 1, 1991
Annual Mileage
2,770,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
101 South Hennepin St, Winthrop, MN 55396
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Heather Muetzel
Officer 2
Jay Bartels
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
12.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
47 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%
Driver OOS Rate
11.8%
Ranks in the 39th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
85
Driver Inspections
62
Vehicle Inspections
41
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service49
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (6.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (85)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | 5620003249 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | MICHAEL FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X1PJ224627 1UYVS2539R2257059 |
MN PAV2867 MN STB3511 |
| August 29, 2026 | W141000238 | ST GENEVIEVE MO | I | 13 | 1 | PROC CHEESE CENTRAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY |
1XKYD49X6VJ255207 1UYVS253XV2712009 |
MN PAX3157 MN STF9954 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | CV42257478 | KUTTAWA KY | I | 1 | — | WEST POINT DAIRY PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49XXPJ224626 3UTVS2533R8007503 |
MN PAV2864 MN STA2230 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 2712002308 | STOUGHTON WI | II | 1 | — | MICHAEL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKADU8X5AJ274005 3UTVS253XR8007501 |
MN PAW2697 MN STA2228 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 423R000065 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | MICHAEL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTAH KING |
1XKYD49X5MJ465960 3UTVS253XS8247136 |
MN PAU2506 MN STC0195 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 476B000117 | IA, IA | III | 8 | — | BONGARDS CREAMERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X7PJ224633 3UTVS2535P8937335 |
MN PAV7952 MN 9694STZ |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | UECE008268 | SR-99 S/B NOF 8 MILE, CA | III | 1 | — | MICHAEL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X7TJ217904 1UYVS2538N2528414 |
MN PAW9212 MN STE1194 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| March 16, 2026 | 000P1685N2 | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX, IA | III | 1 | — | MICHAEL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5PJ224629 1UYVS2535H2133207 |
MN PAW5624 MN STF4264 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 1675000913 | OWATONNA MN | III | — | — | BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X9MJ465962 1GR1A0620LW162499 |
MN PAU2508 MN STB3501 |
| February 11, 2026 | 1768000816 | WORTHINGTON MN | III | 3 | — | AGROPUR INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X9MJ465959 3H3V532C6BT115002 |
MN PAU250 MN 9232STW |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 24 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 51 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 51 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 51 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 51 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | NV | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN15
CA9
IA8
WI6
NM5
IL4
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (73)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~44
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
42
Tractor
29
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5PJ224629 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5PJ224632 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6PJ224624 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXRJ333803 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N2528412 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R2257059 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3PJ224631 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7LJ370962 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7PJ224633 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9MJ465959 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 73 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9PJ224634 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533R8007503 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625LW162501 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625HE700384 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XHE700378 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530N2528410 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADU8X5AJ274005 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ465960 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2GJ481958 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9KD274750 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6KSKE8476 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2532S8247132 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2535R8007504 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537P8937336 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS253XR8007501 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH9EN158662 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LW162499 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627LW162497 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | — | 1GRAA0620XHW70361 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621FW703905 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621HE700379 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627HE700385 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628HW703614 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629KW102333 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XFW703899 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R2257055 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N2528408 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N2528411 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533H2133206 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H2133207 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H2133210 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R2257057 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R2257060 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536H2133202 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H2133208 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N2528414 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN2528415 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0LJ370964 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0PJ224635 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1PJ224627 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1TJ217901 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2LJ370965 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3TJ217902 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ465957 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7MJ465961 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7TJ217904 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8PJ224625 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9MJ465962 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1XKYD49XXPJ224626 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3HJ170136 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6LJ309653 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5BT115007 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6BT115002 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2531P8937333 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533P8937334 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2535P8779806 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2535P8937335 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2536S8247134 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537R8007505 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2538S8247135 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2539R8007506 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS253XP8779803 | 1 | — |
| Utah King | Semi-trailer | 3UTVS253XS8247136 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 1991 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 28, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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