Barthell Express LLC
Phone (229) 886-8016Americus, GA
Find this carrier by: Barthell Express · USDOT 1204160 · MC 495969 · 229-886-8016 · 2298868016 · Americus, GA
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- USDOT
- USDOT1204160
- MC
- 495969
- Registered
- 2004 · 22 yrs
- Location
- Americus, GA
- MCS-150 filed
- Dec 16, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Contract carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$750,000
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Barthell Express LLC is an active motor carrier based in Americus, GA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1204160 and MC 495969. Phone: (229) 886-8016. It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its MCS-150 (Dec 16, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 13 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reportable crashes.
USDOT 1204160 was first registered with FMCSA on Jan 26, 2004 (22 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Dec 16, 2025. FMCSA records 3 authority revocations, the latest contract authority MC495969 effective Apr 29, 2019 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co.) took effect Jun 3, 2026, recorded as "TERM/CANCL". Its vehicles were inspected 13 times on record, most recently on Sep 2, 2026, most often in GA.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Dec 16, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Sep 2, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Jun 2, 2026
- Latest vehicle observation
- Sep 2, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 1204160: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Christopher Barthell
- Legal name
- Barthell Express LLC
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1204160
- Docket numbers
- MC 495969 (active)
- Registered
- Jan 26, 2004 (22 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Dec 16, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- October 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Americus, GA
- USDOT registrations in Americus
- 643
- Currently active
- 309 (48%)
- One-truck operations
- 444 (69%)
- With for-hire authority
- 246 (38%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 13
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 5 power units against a local average of 2.9.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1204160
- Docket numbers
- MC 495969
- Phone
- (229) 886-8016229-886-80162298868016
- chris.barthell@gmail.com
- Officers
- Christopher Barthell
- Legal name
- Barthell Express LLC
- Address
- 495 Ga Hwy 27 East, Americus, GA 31709
- Mailing address
- PO Box 6206, Americus, GA 31709
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 5V8VC5322JT804028, 3ALXFB003JDJX0102, 5WSABB239SN439585, 5WSABB230SN439538, 3ALXFB006EDFR1742, 5WSABB236SN439575, 5WSABB237SN439505, 4V4NC9EH0FN191970, 5WSABB237SN439567, 5WSAA4324JN049917 and 8 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1204160 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | None | None | None |
| Contract | Active | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 495969
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi | 91X | CA873011652 | $750,000 | Apr 30, 2026 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | GRT20970A | Apr 30, 2024 | Jun 3, 2026 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | GRT20970A | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2026 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi | CA 0662215 | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2024 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sagamore Insurance Company | ST204305 | Mar 19, 2019 | Apr 19, 2019 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sagamore Insurance Company | ST204305 | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 19, 2019 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sagamore Insurance Company | ST204305 | Nov 25, 2018 | Feb 18, 2019 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sagamore Insurance Company | ST204305 | Oct 17, 2018 | Nov 25, 2018 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sagamore Insurance Company | ST204305 | Sep 17, 2018 | Oct 17, 2018 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sagamore Insurance Company | ST204305 | Aug 17, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sagamore Insurance Company | ST204305 | Nov 25, 2017 | Aug 17, 2018 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 36 history records.
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC495969 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Mar 25, 2019 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| MC495969 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Dec 16, 2013 | Jan 21, 2014 |
| MC495969 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Nov 25, 2011 | Dec 28, 2011 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 13 (3 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 2 (1 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 8 | 4 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 2.08 | 5 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0.41 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0.41 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 14.6 | 2 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383.95A-LCDL | — | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating CMV | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16-D | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | — | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 10, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (2 records, Dec 24, 2025 to Jun 2, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (2 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Sep 2, 2026
- Last crash
- Jun 2, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 88903696 | OH | Grove City Oh | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 1 | 3 / 2 | 4 violations
|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 88203718 | GA | Lavonia Ga | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87472795 | FL | Jasper Fl | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87416642 | FL | Jasper Fl | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 86662759 | MS | Marshall County | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 86475794 | GA | Tunnel Hill Ga | Driver only (Level 3) | 3 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 4 violations
|
| Nov 30, 2025 | 86455723 | TN | Memphis Tn | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 0 | 3 violations
|
| Sep 24, 2025 | 85886543 | FL | Live Oak Fl | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 85703037 | GA | Forsyth Ga | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 2 | 0 / 0 | 3 violations
|
| Aug 19, 2025 | 85565651 | NC | Us64 Near Nc903 | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Marshall, MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | 2 | Dry · Daylight | Not available | Yes |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Marshall, MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | 2 | Wet · Dark — unlit | Not available | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| GA · Georgia | 6 | 2 |
| FL · Florida | 3 | 0 |
| MS · Mississippi | 1 | 0 |
| NC · North Carolina | 1 | 0 |
| OH · Ohio | 1 | 1 |
| TN · Tennessee | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 5
- CDL drivers
- 5
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 5
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 5
- Trucks
- 5
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 95,000 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 5 trucks · 13 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5V8VC5322JT804028 | 2018 | Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc) | Semi-Trailer | 2920996 ME | 1 | Sep 2, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALXFB003JDJX0102 | 2018 | Freightliner Coronado | Truck Tractor | C426FH GA | 3 | Sep 2, 2026 | 4 / 3 |
| 5WSABB239SN439585 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5441532 ME | 1 | Jun 19, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5WSABB230SN439538 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5331924 ME | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALXFB006EDFR1742 | 2014 | Freightliner Coronado | Truck Tractor | C559ET GA | 2 | Mar 31, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5WSABB236SN439575 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5441522 ME | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5WSABB237SN439505 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5304569 ME | 1 | Dec 24, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 4V4NC9EH0FN191970 | 2015 | Volvo Truck Vnl | Truck Tractor | C095ER GA | 2 | Dec 24, 2025 | 4 / 0 |
| 5WSABB237SN439567 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 3022586 ME | 1 | Nov 30, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 5WSAA4324JN049917 | 2018 | Walker Tra | Semi-Trailer | 2922479 ME | 1 | Nov 30, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALXFBCG7GDHA2824 | 2016 | Freightliner Coronado | Truck Tractor | C715EZ GA | 1 | Nov 30, 2025 | 3 / 0 |
| 3H3V532C0HT168271 | 2017 | Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 639992T TN | 1 | Sep 24, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALXFB005FDGE7828 | 2015 | Freightliner Coronado | Straight Truck | C790ES GA | 5 | Sep 24, 2025 | 8 / 3 |
| 5WSABB233SN439520 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5304584 ME | 1 | Aug 31, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 5V8VC5328JT804003 | 2018 | Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vntc) | Full Trailer | 2920971 ME | 1 | Aug 19, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 5WSABB230SN439524 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5331932 ME | 1 | May 9, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 5WSABB235RN439481 | 2024 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5301797 ME | 1 | May 8, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 5WSABB230SN439555 | 2025 | Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Semi-Trailer | 5150386 ME | 1 | Apr 15, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
- Doubles/TriplesInspection 1 full trailer (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 4 truck tractors and 12 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC495969) — TERM/CANCL.
- Most recent reportable crash on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC495969) — TERM/REPL.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC495969).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi (MC495969) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi (MC495969).
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC495969.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC495969 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sagamore Insurance Company (MC495969).
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC495969.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC495969 (involuntary revocation).
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC495969.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC495969 (involuntary revocation).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1204160.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jan 26, 2004
- Last MCS-150 update
- Dec 16, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Barthell Express LLC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1204160 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Barthell Express LLC's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 1204160; docket number MC 495969.
How do I contact Barthell Express LLC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (229) 886-8016; email chris.barthell@gmail.com; address 495 Ga Hwy 27 East, Americus, GA 31709; mailing address PO Box 6206, Americus, GA 31709.
What insurance does this record show for Barthell Express LLC?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Barthell Express LLC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Barthell Express LLC have?
Power units: 5; drivers: 5, as filed on its MCS-150 (Dec 16, 2025).
What does Barthell Express LLC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods, building materials, fresh produce, meat, dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and 4 more cargo types, plus raw milk.
What equipment does Barthell Express LLC operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections); Doubles/Triples (1 full trailer (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (4 truck tractors and 12 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Barthell Express LLC had?
Inspections: 13; crashes recorded: 2, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Barthell Express LLC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives October 2028. The latest filing stored here is Dec 16, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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