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BELL TRUCKING CO LLC

ST HELENA ISLAND, SC

USDOT 1236014 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: JAMES C BELL SR. Company officer 2: WANDA M BELL General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Intermodal Containers Based in ST HELENA ISLAND, SC Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 17, 2014
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: JAMES C BELL SR.
Company officer 2: WANDA M BELL
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BELL TRUCKING CO LLC (USDOT 1236014)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JAMES C BELL SR. (Company officer); WANDA M BELL (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1236014/
As of: Jul 17, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281741 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1236014
Company officer JAMES C BELL SR.
Company officer 2 WANDA M BELL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Intermodal Containers
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 101,728 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (843) 986-7986
Email: [email protected]
Physical
34 QUEENS ROAD
ST HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1236014
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 101,728 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 33.33% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BELL TRUCKING CO LLC is a motor carrier based in ST HELENA ISLAND, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1236014. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

BELL TRUCKING CO LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in St Helena Island, SC. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (2) and NC (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 396.17(c) (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Strick com, and Trao are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,741 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,741 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,741 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
1 OOS · 25.0%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 2 1 50.0% Jul 9, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Apr 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 2
Freightliner 1
Strick Com 1
Trail-Eze 1
Trnc 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 12.44 12 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 3.00 3 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87608479 Apr 16, 2026 NC 2 I-95 N
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782235 · 1FUJGLD51FLFY9425
1 16 No
85197199 Jul 9, 2025 SC 3 RAVENEL SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782234 · 1XPBD49X5JD463880
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82404896 Aug 15, 2024 SC 2 US 21 BEAUFORT COUNTY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782234 · 1XPBD49X5JD463880
5 393.110(b), 396.17(c), 392.2 Yes
78968720 Jun 21, 2023 SC 2 I-95 SB JASPER COUNTY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782235 · 1FUJGLD51FLFY9425
4 393.45(b)(2), 396.17(c), 393.205(c) No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC011108214A Oct 7, 2011 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC487098
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC487098 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 18, 2006 MC487098 NC REVOCATION NC →
May 6, 2004 MC487098-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776881004 91X $1,000,000 May 17, 2014 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776881-8007-111 BIPD/Primary — Nov 14, 2011 May 17, 2014 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776881-8007-111 BIPD/Primary — Apr 11, 2011 Nov 14, 2011 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776881-8007-071 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 2008 Apr 11, 2011 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776881-8007-071 BIPD/Primary — Apr 27, 2007 Apr 8, 2008 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 453955 BIPD/Primary — Apr 17, 2006 Apr 27, 2007 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 453955 BIPD/Primary — Jun 20, 2005 Apr 17, 2006 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 453955 BIPD/Primary — Jun 20, 2005 May 22, 2006 NAME CHANGED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 453955 BIPD/Primary — Apr 27, 2004 Jun 20, 2005 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 453955 BIPD/Primary — Apr 27, 2004 Jul 27, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 17, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 28, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Nov 14, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 11, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 8, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Apr 27, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  7. Apr 20, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. May 22, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  9. Apr 18, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Apr 17, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jul 27, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jun 20, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  13. May 6, 2004
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-95 N NC 1 0
I-95 SB JASPER COUNTY SC 1 0
RAVENEL SC SC 1 0
US 21 BEAUFORT COUNTY SC 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.104(f)(3) Cargo securement - tiedown damaged Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.110(b) Cargo securement - logs Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BELL TRUCKING CO LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BELL TRUCKING CO LLC

Is BELL TRUCKING CO LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BELL TRUCKING CO LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1236014 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BELL TRUCKING CO LLC's safety rating? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BELL TRUCKING CO LLC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for BELL TRUCKING CO LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BELL TRUCKING CO LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BELL TRUCKING CO LLC based? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 34 QUEENS ROAD, ST HELENA ISLAND, South Carolina 29920. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BELL TRUCKING CO LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BELL TRUCKING CO LLC operate? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO LLC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BELL TRUCKING CO LLC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for BELL TRUCKING CO LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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