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Carrier profile · USDOT 625388 · MC307627 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Stephen M Bartels

DBA Bartels Forest Products · Chandlerville, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1995
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsMeatRefrigerated FoodConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 458-2441
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
70K
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC307627
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 1, 1999Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsMeatRefrigerated FoodConstructionDebris
Annual mileage
70,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
625388
MC / docket
MC-307627
Legal name
Stephen M Bartels
DBA
Bartels Forest Products
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 26, 1995
Last MCS-150
Oct 8, 2024
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Stephen M Bartels's USDOT number?

Stephen M Bartels's USDOT number is 625388 and its docket number is MC307627.

Is Stephen M Bartels authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Stephen M Bartels's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Stephen M Bartels's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 8, 2024.

What insurance does Stephen M Bartels carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is Stephen M Bartels located?

Stephen M Bartels is located at 151 W High Street, Chandlerville, IL, 62627. Phone: (217) 458-2441.

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