BELL LOGISTICS CO

USDOT 1728782 • 27311 RT 35, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,728,782
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7407029830
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
MCS-150 Mileage
1,818,192
Physical Address
27311 RT 35, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
Mailing Address
P O BOX 91, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 31, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-633459ACTIVEUnknownNov 19, 2018

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySHD-84229038ON FILEMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2026
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMZI93015944ON FILEMar 31, 2010Dec 24, 2018

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0124304001REPLACEDMar 31, 2019Mar 31, 2022
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAT 0010722-03REPLACEDNov 14, 2018Mar 31, 2019
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAT 0010722-03CANCELLEDNov 14, 2018Apr 25, 2019
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAT 0010722NAME CHANGEDMar 31, 2015Dec 24, 2018
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAT 0010722REPLACEDMar 31, 2015Nov 14, 2018
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOVEN-8000033-00CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2008Jun 18, 2009
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryVEN-8000033-00REPLACEDFeb 1, 2008Mar 31, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANYSHD-84229038BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2026Mar 31, 2026
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0124304001BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAT 0010722-03BIPD/PrimaryApr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAT 0010722-03BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2019Mar 31, 2019
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAT 0010722BIPD/PrimaryDec 24, 2018Dec 24, 2018
NAMECHGAGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYMZI93015944CARGODec 24, 2018Dec 24, 2018
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAT 0010722BIPD/PrimaryNov 14, 2018Nov 14, 2018
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYVEN-8000033-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2015Mar 31, 2015
CANCELNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYVEN-8000033-00CARGOJun 18, 2009Jun 18, 2009

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC633459CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 20, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 19, 2018
MC633459CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 20, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 19, 2018
MC633459MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 8, 2008Unknown
MC633459MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 8, 2008Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
17%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
73
Violations
94
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.5%
Driver OOS %
4.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 73 of 73 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

23 states73 inspections

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Violation Summary (94 violations from 73 inspections)

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Violation Summary (94 violations from 73 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BDCBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF395.8D11-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86A2-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7(a)No proof of financial responsibility108General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.29vs nat'l 1.80
-0.51 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (73 inspections)

Showing 50 of 73

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Inspection History (73 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687523458RoadsideKYLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR4Details unavailableYes
Mar 18, 202687354217HOPE ARARLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR7393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.9A2-CYes
Mar 1, 202687186613WHEELERSBURG OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Feb 10, 202687023745SARDINIA OHOHLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Jan 6, 202686732959PERRYVILLE MDMDLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202586628124MINERAL WELLS WVWVLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 10, 202586548349FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 10, 202586540390CARNEYS POINT SCALENJLevel 1RNTR SEMI-TRAILER6393.47A-BDC, 396.17C-PI, 395.8D11-HOSFYes
Dec 10, 202586548151FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 4, 202586488642DELAWARE OHOHLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Nov 21, 202586394254KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Nov 7, 202586274829VIENNA MDMDLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 7, 202586055476MOUNT HOPE WVWVLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Sep 19, 202585825214KUTTAWAKYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LHLINo
Sep 9, 202585732049CHILLICOTHE OHOHLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 23, 202585577686CHILLICOTHE OHOHLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 13, 202585500862LOCKBOURNE OHOHLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Aug 12, 202585481019LEXINGTONKYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 8, 202585450612EATON OHOHLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 7, 202585438932WARWICK MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LCLNo
Jul 30, 202585379637WIDENER ARARLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jul 28, 202585354964FINDLAY OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 22, 202585331125FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jul 13, 202585207765JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 2, 202585165689ARDMORE TNTNLevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jun 27, 202585071003LONDONKYLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 20, 202584749353PIKETON OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 16, 202584710859EGAN LALALevel 2MANAC SEMI-TRAILER2393.95A1, 393.86A2-RIGNo
May 9, 202584633264CENTERVILLE OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 13, 202584414384WEST TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLSR, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS3No
Mar 25, 202584235546FARGO NDNDLevel 2BEN SEMI-TRAILER2395.8E1PCNo
Mar 11, 202584133057IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER3393.11TL, 393.45B2UV, 396.5BNo
Feb 13, 202583878302PIKETON OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 3, 202583794645HAZEL GREEN WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-BNo
Jan 28, 202583715981CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 14, 202583610562OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LTSIRNo
Dec 12, 202483397681MARMET WVWVLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Dec 10, 202483373100HAYWOOD COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWG2No
Nov 12, 202483151607MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 11, 202483133794GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, NNCLevel 2MCBT SEMI-TRAILER1390.21(b)No
Oct 15, 202482919208LONDONKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3Yes
Sep 19, 202482701197JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202482652122BECKLEY WVWVLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 3, 202482579877KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 19, 202482523387ROADSIDEOHLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 1, 202482287776RoadsideIALevel 2DORS SEMI-TRAILER3393.130, 393.95(a), 392.2Yes
Jul 13, 202482159682LOMA COCOLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 26, 202481971143LAWRENCEBURGKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jun 21, 202481931754CORBINKYLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 11, 202481884888POWELL TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2395.3(a)(2), 392.2Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

55 total · 27.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
19
Across 13 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 10, 2026OHTOW00GREEN (TOWNSHIP OF)US 23...796351BELL LOGISTICS CO
Mar 27, 2024KYINJURY04LOUISVILLEI 0264...885519BELL LOGISTICS CO
Jul 5, 2023WVTOW00ROANOKEI-79 MP 83...796353BELL LOGISTICS CO
Jan 22, 2023PATOW00EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 N...GD1386BELL LOGISTICS CO
Nov 18, 2021OHINJURY01JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 93...208868BELL LOGISTICS
Apr 19, 2021KYFATAL11MONTICELLOKY0090...562369BELL LOGISTICS CO
Nov 11, 2020WVINJURY01
Dec 13, 2019OHTOW00
Apr 10, 2019NYTOW00
Feb 11, 2019TXINJURY01
Jun 20, 2018VATOW00
Jun 12, 2017PAINJURY02
Oct 1, 2016MDTOW00
Sep 12, 2016SCINJURY01
Mar 22, 2016PATOW00
Jul 6, 2015OHINJURY01
May 11, 2015MDINJURY01
Apr 27, 2015PAINJURY03
Jul 19, 2013KYTOW00
Jun 26, 2013VATOW00
Jun 11, 2012OHTOW00
Jan 3, 2012MDINJURY01
Oct 27, 2011PAINJURY01
Aug 16, 2011TXTOW00
Jun 21, 2011OHINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 31, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 27, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Jul 5, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WV
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 22, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 18, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 19, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in KY
1 fatality, 1 injury
Nov 11, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 13, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 11, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 24, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 24, 2018
Insurance
Insurance namechg
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Nov 19, 2018
Authority
Nov 14, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 12, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 1, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 22, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 6, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 11, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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