L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC (USDOT 135483) 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 Officer(s): LARRY E BELL (Company officer); DAN NORTON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/135483/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2.3% vs peer median 1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 43.5% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=13167 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 174 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 39 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 42 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 67 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.7% | 29.73% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC is a corporation based in HEFLIN, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 135483. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 76 power units and 50 drivers, with 67 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 43.5%. 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.
L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 76 power units and 50 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Heflin, AL. Across 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
42 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (10) and TN (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (88.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 76 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 50 drivers; Kenworth, Trlr, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 13,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 38–114 power units (±50% of this carrier's 76 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 5 | 71.4% | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 17, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 23, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 35 | |
| Ford | 9 | |
| Trailer | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Fontaine | 6 | |
| Unknown | 3 | |
| Font | 2 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 8.87 | 9 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (67 rows) View all 67 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88213791 | Jun 22, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87418813 | Mar 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | PIKE COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86963230 | Feb 4, 2026 | AL | 2 | COTTONDALE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86640856 | Dec 22, 2025 | MS | 3 | BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86590222 | Dec 17, 2025 | AL | 3 | GOOD HOPE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86501423 | Dec 6, 2025 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86364154 | Nov 14, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB INEZ SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
11 | 393.75A3, 393.51, 393.45D - HHIL | Yes |
| 86335436 | Nov 14, 2025 | LA | 3 | EUNICE LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86202479 | Oct 27, 2025 | GA | 3 | THOMASTON GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86163911 | Oct 24, 2025 | GA | 3 | LAVONIA GA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85830890 | Sep 18, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85708423 | Sep 6, 2025 | AL | 2 | HOOVER AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85666707 | Sep 2, 2025 | LA | 3 | GROSSE TETE LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85594765 | Aug 23, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-85 SB NEAR MM 72 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85450480 | Aug 8, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Courier
|
8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 85255990 | Jul 16, 2025 | MS | 3 | ms-1--00-bovina-east |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85235100 | Jul 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.110B, 393.9, 392.2WC | Yes |
| 85045969 | Jun 24, 2025 | AL | 2 | EASTABOGA AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85040859 | Jun 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9 | Yes |
| 85000326 | Jun 18, 2025 | MS | 3 | POTTS CAMP |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84709901 | May 17, 2025 | AR | 3 | FORDYCE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84578461 | May 1, 2025 | LA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84551226 | Apr 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 84326133 | Apr 2, 2025 | AR | 3 | SHERIDAN AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84281654 | Mar 31, 2025 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Strg
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2025132084 | Oct 13, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX76PAHQE1EX | Jun 17, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0005625282 | Mar 13, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024125742 | Oct 19, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS0034240384 | Jan 8, 2024 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009115019 | Aug 18, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9076230003 | Apr 3, 2023 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2022042459 | Nov 8, 2022 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9012220003 | Jul 2, 2022 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072716196 | Dec 20, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0021254429 | Jul 11, 2021 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0001664689 | Jun 11, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001659942 | Jun 1, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9006200002 | Sep 15, 2020 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA0200026864 | Jul 5, 2020 | LA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0008691140 | Aug 3, 2018 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0008612242 | Feb 1, 2018 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX52QAHQE18U | Dec 7, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101631432 | May 1, 2017 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0005637272 | Feb 12, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0005621939 | Jan 24, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0104023591 | Nov 10, 2015 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0005803382 | May 5, 2015 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005631248 | Mar 25, 2015 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004647712 | May 16, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | LA | 4 | 0 |
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 4 | 2 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| COTTONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| EASTABOGA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| EXIT RAMP | AL | 1 | 1 |
| GOOD HOPE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HAMMONDVILLE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOOVER AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
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