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BELL'S TRANSPORT

501 KESCO DR · Bristol, IN 46507

Authorized: Property
(574) 263-6030 Tap to call
  • MC #1015030
  • USDOT #3235071 USDOT Active
  • 57
    Power Units
  • 49
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BELL'S TRANSPORT is a Bristol, IN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Indiana. This company has 57 truck(s) in their fleet and 49 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1015030 and their USDOT number is 3235071.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/27/2026 · last updated Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BELL'S TRUCKING LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,897,291 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 32 states over the past 24 months: IN (11), TN (10), IL (9), IA (7), SD (5), MO (4), MT (4), NM (4), NV (3), UT (3), AZ (3), OH (3), +20 more. Home base: Bristol, Indiana.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.8 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.45 10 Vehicle Maintenance 3.33 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 93
    Total
  • 56
    Clean
  • 37
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSALMBD-SADrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the bus1× 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

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch1× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BELL'S TRANSPORT
501 KESCO DR
BRISTOL, IN 46507
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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