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FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC

7401 S HWY 377 · Aubrey, TX 76227

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #383934
  • USDOT #876456 USDOT Active
  • 95
    Power Units
  • 35
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC is a Aubrey, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 95 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-383934 and their USDOT number is 876456.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2025 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,240,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 86 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 86 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 5 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (86), OK (5). Home base: Aubrey, Texas.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.14 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 11.78 74 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 2

Inspection Summary

  • 91
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 77
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 66 unique codes

Critical 30

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove12× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle11× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit3× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-HJSHydraulic Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp21× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories16× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load2× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.83(a)Exhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 34

  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection10× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:8× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear7× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19986× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle5× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)5× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition4× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.3× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak21× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19978× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19975× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19933× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher14× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).2× SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers15× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored5× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment2× SW 1
  • 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing1× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC
7401 S HWY 377
AUBREY, TX 76227
Mailing Address
FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION INC
PO BOX 827
AUBREY, TX 76227

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