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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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METRIE EL & EL LLC
USDOT 3884907 · EIN 88-1456890
9129 REMINGTON AVE, CHINO, CA, 91710-9350
(909) 322-0369 · KEVIN BARTEL
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 29% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
74 / 55
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
91 / 463
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance539 pts
Unsafe Driving49 pts
Other38 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Driver Fitness16 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 68 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.209D-STGBMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.201D-FR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA85
NV6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.46 | 0.46 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | ≈21–28% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.11 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.57 | 3.72 | ≈43–47% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Sacramento County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Sacramento County, CA 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 69% · Following / lane / reckless 31%
• 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 8 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 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 12 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 30% (4 OOS) · Tires 28% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17% (5 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 23 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: 6 inspections, 29 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 8 OOS · 62%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.201D-FR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
✓ 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
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.677).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 21%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLL, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.345).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.201D-FR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 | LAKE ELSINORE, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/15/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer26 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KEVIN BARTEL
Recordable crash rate
0.55 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
2022-05-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARTEL CONTRACTING INC | 1852932 | officer | strong |
| EL & EL WOOD PRODUCTS CORP | 529476 | strong | |
| METRIE ANDERCO LLC | 4076610 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2024)
05/17/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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