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BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC

USDOT 281337 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: LORI KAY GESTO Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Building Materials Based in SOUTH BEND, IN Grade A · 100
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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 · Jun 15, 2024
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: LORI KAY GESTO
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC (USDOT 281337)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): LORI KAY GESTO (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/281337/
As of: Jul 21, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 281337
In FMCSA records since Oct 30, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer LORI KAY GESTO
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 45,777 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (574) 287-6006
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1705 S OLIVE ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46613
Mailing
PO BOX 3966
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 281337
In FMCSA records since Oct 30, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 45,777 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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 2 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 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
2
Drivers
5
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
15
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in SOUTH BEND, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 281337. 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 5 drivers, with 2 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

BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in South Bend, IN. 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. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OK (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Fontaine and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-12 2025-12

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Oklahoma (OK) 1 0 0.0% Dec 30, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
Fontaine 1
Parm 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86689808 Dec 30, 2025 OK 3 BECKHAM POE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3094343 · 3AKJGLDV2DSFH0475
0 — No
79705246 Sep 19, 2023 AR 3 ar-crittenden-co-(marion-stn)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3094343 · 3AKJGLDV2DSFH0475
0 — No
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904172717 Dec 9, 2022 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0156113242 Sep 14, 2015 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0129144748 Jun 28, 2012 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0118025015 Feb 15, 2011 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900426184 Nov 29, 2005 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0006676132 Jan 12, 2005 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0001014683 Jun 24, 2004 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0007839103 Jan 5, 2004 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0203000382 Mar 12, 2002 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IN000001706_ Jul 23, 2000 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN970003052_ Dec 9, 1997 IN 0 2 Yes No Injury
KY000108857A Sep 27, 1996 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0940000417 Apr 27, 1994 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH-942161477 Apr 20, 1994 OH 0 2 No No Injury
MI001160920B Jan 5, 1993 MI 0 2 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC181885
N
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC181885 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN375553 91X $750,000 Jun 15, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN421032 BIPD/Primary — Jul 18, 2004 Jul 27, 2024 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN421032 BIPD/Primary — Jul 18, 2004 Jun 15, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN393331 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2003 Jul 18, 2004 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY SPF162970699 CARGO — Jun 15, 1999 Sep 19, 2002 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP2176140699 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1999 Jun 15, 2003 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP204441 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1998 Jun 15, 1999 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP204441 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1998 Jun 28, 1999 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTA 102133 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1997 Jun 15, 1998 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTA 102133 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1997 Jun 15, 1997 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTA 102133 BIPD/Primary — Jun 12, 1997 Jun 15, 1997 REPLACED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. TPO 222017 BIPD — Jun 15, 1996 Jun 12, 1997 REPLACED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. TPO 222017 BIPD — Jun 15, 1996 Jul 15, 1997 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT-226T335-5-93 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1995 Jun 15, 1996 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT-226T335-5-93 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1993 Jun 15, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 27, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 10, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Jun 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Jul 18, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 16, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jun 15, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 19, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jun 28, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jun 15, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jun 15, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jul 15, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  13. Jun 15, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jun 12, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  15. Jun 15, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  16. Jun 15, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  17. Feb 26, 1986
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jun 25, 1985
    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
BECKHAM POE OK 1 0
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How to verify BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC

  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 BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC

Is BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 281337 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 BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC'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 BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC 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 BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 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 BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC based? ▾
BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1705 S OLIVE ST, SOUTH BEND, Indiana 46613. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC 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 BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC self-reports 2 power units and 5 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 BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
15 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC 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.

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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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