BELL LOGISTICS CO
USDOT 1728782 • 27311 RT 35, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-633459 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 19, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229038 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MZI93015944 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2010 | Dec 24, 2018 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0124304001 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010722-03 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010722-03 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2018 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010722 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 24, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010722 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2015 | Nov 14, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | VEN-8000033-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | Jun 18, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN-8000033-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2008 | Mar 31, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229038 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0124304001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010722-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010722-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010722 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MZI93015944 | CARGO | Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010722 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN-8000033-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN-8000033-00 | CARGO | Jun 18, 2009 | Jun 18, 2009 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC633459 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2018 |
| MC633459 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2018 |
| MC633459 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC633459 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2008 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
23 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A2-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.7(a) | No proof of financial responsibility | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...796351 | BELL LOGISTICS CO |
| Mar 27, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | LOUISVILLE | I 0264 | ...885519 | BELL LOGISTICS CO |
| Jul 5, 2023 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROANOKE | I-79 MP 83 | ...796353 | BELL LOGISTICS CO |
| Jan 22, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...GD1386 | BELL LOGISTICS CO |
| Nov 18, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 93 | ...208868 | BELL LOGISTICS |
| Apr 19, 2021 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 1 | MONTICELLO | KY0090 | ...562369 | BELL LOGISTICS CO |
| Nov 11, 2020 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2016 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2016 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2015 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2012 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2011 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events