Fleet typeIdentity
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Carrier profile · USDOT 125544 · MC-129087 ·
L a Bell Motor Lines Inc
9 power unitsavg 16.3 yrLocal · 2 statesCHESTERTON, IN50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-129087 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.3Avg age (yr)
2006–2016 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.3 yr
Model years 2006–2016 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 125544) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 10, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 25, 1989 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC's USDOT number?
L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC's USDOT number is 125544, and its motor carrier number is MC-129087.
Is L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC's safety record?
L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC's fleet?
L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC operates 9 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC based?
L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC is based in CHESTERTON, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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