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BELL TRUCKING CO

USDOT 138982 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL General Freight Grain / Feed / Hay Garbage / Refuse Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Construction Based in GALVA, IL Grade A · 95
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 10, 2015
Review these
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Cargo: General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Garbage / Refuse, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BELL TRUCKING CO (USDOT 138982)
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
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/138982/
As of: Jul 24, 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 95/100). 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144054 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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +2 (5 → 7) · Jun 16, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +6 (6 → 12) · Jun 16, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 138982
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC185200
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Garbage / Refuse, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 132,357 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (309) 932-2021
Email: [email protected]
Physical
303 SE 8TH AVE
GALVA, IL 61434
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 138982
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 132,357 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 12 0 0
Trucks 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
7
Drivers
12
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
15
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BELL TRUCKING CO is a individual based in GALVA, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 138982. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 12 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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 is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 12 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Galva, IL. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IL (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 12 drivers; Kenworth and Trst are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 144,054 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,054 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,054 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 6 12
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 5 7
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jun 16, 2026 Jun 16, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-04 2026-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Trailstar 1
Trst 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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87486771 Apr 2, 2026 IL 2 I-180
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 280131ST · 1XKDD48X83R384712
0 — No
80027490 Oct 27, 2023 IL 2 il-il-rt-78-@-us-rt-6
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P522973 · 1XKDD48X83R384712
1 392.82(a)(1) No
78530594 May 4, 2023 IL 2 il-il-rt-40-@-us-rt-6
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P522973 · 1XKDD48X83R384712
1 390.21T(a) No
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX002374280 Sep 17, 2021 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL00M2315860 Nov 21, 2012 IL 0 3 Yes No Injury
ILU110127736 May 30, 2012 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
IL00M2157988 Aug 4, 2011 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0005550709 Jul 29, 2009 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0002076913 Jul 3, 2006 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0007624132 Feb 23, 2004 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0007861742 Sep 25, 2003 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0005818134 Jul 17, 2002 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0005456821 Feb 11, 2002 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0004043227 Mar 21, 2000 IL 2 1 Yes No Fatal
IL0007297285 Jun 5, 1998 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA008036498A May 28, 1998 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL001988622A Jan 7, 1997 IL 0 1 No No Injury
IL03990215 Sep 12, 1990 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC185200
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0001066550 91X $1,000,000 Oct 10, 2015 On file ACTIVE
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0001066550 BIPD/Primary — Oct 10, 2014 Oct 10, 2015 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2365506C CARGO — Dec 29, 2006 Jul 18, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2365506C BIPD/Primary — Dec 29, 2006 Oct 10, 2014 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9CM19 CARGO — Jan 14, 1999 Dec 29, 2006 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9CM19 BIPD/Primary — Jan 14, 1999 Dec 29, 2006 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9 CM19 CARGO — Jan 25, 1997 Feb 13, 1999 NAME CHANGED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9 CM19 CARGO — Jan 25, 1997 Jan 14, 1999 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9 CM19 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1994 Jan 14, 1999 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9 CM19 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1994 Feb 13, 1999 NAME CHANGED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP 701 80 88 CARGO — Jan 25, 1994 Jan 25, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 10, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Oct 10, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  3. Oct 9, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jul 18, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  5. Dec 29, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  6. Feb 13, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jan 14, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jan 25, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  9. Apr 8, 1994
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Mar 28, 1994
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Mar 28, 1994
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Mar 28, 1994
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — 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-180 IL 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify BELL TRUCKING CO

  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

Is BELL TRUCKING CO an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BELL TRUCKING CO is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 138982 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's safety rating? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO'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 had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for BELL TRUCKING CO 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's out-of-service rate? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BELL TRUCKING CO based? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 303 SE 8TH AVE, GALVA, Illinois 61434. 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 have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BELL TRUCKING CO holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC185200). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BELL TRUCKING CO operate? ▾
BELL TRUCKING CO self-reports 7 power units and 12 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 had any crashes? ▾
15 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BELL TRUCKING CO 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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