Freight Carrier · Bristol, IN

BELL'S TRANSPORT

501 KESCO DR · Bristol, IN 46507

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(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: 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 Sep 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BELL'S TRUCKING LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 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) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 33 states over the past 24 months: IN (10), TN (9), MT (6), IA (6), IL (6), SD (5), NC (4), WA (4), UT (3), MO (3), GA (2), NV (2), +21 more. Home base: Bristol, Indiana.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.92 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.44 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.24 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 89
    Total
  • 57
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TARPSWTTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall of a tire.1× 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
  • 393.47C-BSALMBD-SADrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× 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 bus or rear of opening doors or windows.1× 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

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 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-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× 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 violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

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

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