VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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BARTEL BULK FREIGHT INC
USDOT 371814 · MC221591 · EIN 98-0161665 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
405 STAMPEDE DRIVE, MORRIS, MB, R0G 1K0
(204) 746-2053 · LYNN BARTEL
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
61 / 60
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
146 / 664
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy NIFAM1000340748 · eff 06/26/2009
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance523 pts
Unsafe Driving122 pts
Other32 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 80 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
SD43
ND31
MN19
MT7
KS6
ID6
CA4
NM4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.96 | 1.90 | ≈27–34% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.12 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.31 | 5.37 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 7 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Clay County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clay County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 61% · Phone / texting 25% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 52% · False log / RODS 39% (1 OOS) · Other 9%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 58% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (2 OOS) · Tires 15% (4 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 44 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 17 inspections, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 12 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 64%
393.45C-BSG ×2, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.983).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.47).
3. Other2 viol · 18%
393.95F, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 393.45C-BSG ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Not Reported, ND | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2024 | SIOUX CITY, IA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 90 vehicles seen in inspections
51 trailer37 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
LYNN BARTEL
Annual mileage
5.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
60
Registered since
1989-10-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHLAND TRANSPORT INC | 2252809 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
5.3M mi reported (2024)
08/04/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy NIFAM1000340748
06/26/2009 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NIFAM1000340748
06/26/2009 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FAM1000340748
02/20/2003 — Insurance cancelled — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
CARGO · policy FAM 103 40 748
01/12/2003 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy FAM 10340 748
05/24/1995 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy FAM10340748
04/24/1990 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/31/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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