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Freight Carrier · Medina, OH

ARTEL LOGISTICS INC

Name: ARTEL LOGISTICS INC
Address: 1041 LAKE RD SUITE A11, MEDINA, OH, 44256, US
Telephone: (937) 865-6660

1041 LAKE RD SUITE A11 · Medina, OH 44256

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1096428
USDOT #3404421 USDOT Active

63
Power Units
67
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ARTEL LOGISTICS INC is a Medina, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 63 truck(s) in their fleet and 67 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1096428 and their USDOT number is 3404421.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2026 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 14,975,813 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
U.S. Mail

Safety Record

45 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
7
Injury
5
Tow
13
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.62 49 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 32 Vehicle Maintenance 4.32 81 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 4

Inspection Summary

347
Total
207
Clean
140
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 111 unique codes

Critical 33

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking5× OOS×4 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 16

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other8× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 1
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 1
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× SW 5
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier3× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.9× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.4× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 45

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ARTEL LOGISTICS INC
1041 LAKE RD SUITE A11
MEDINA, OH 44256

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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ARTEL LOGISTICS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 111 unique codes

Critical 33

Unsafe Driving 16

Hours of Service 15

Vehicle Maintenance 45

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

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