Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 138982 · MC-185200 ·
Bell Trucking Co
2 power unitsavg 25 yrLocal · 1 statesGALVA, IL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-185200 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
25.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2003 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
25 yr
Model years 1999–2003 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BELL TRUCKING CO (USDOT 138982) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 10, 2015 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 26, 1998 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BELL TRUCKING CO's USDOT number?
BELL TRUCKING CO's USDOT number is 138982, and its motor carrier number is MC-185200.
Is BELL TRUCKING CO authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. BELL TRUCKING CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BELL TRUCKING CO's safety record?
BELL TRUCKING CO has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2 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: 1 federal roadside inspection 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 BELL TRUCKING CO's fleet?
BELL TRUCKING CO operates 2 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BELL TRUCKING CO based?
BELL TRUCKING CO is based in GALVA, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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