BELL TRANSPORT CORP
USDOT 3164876 • 119 US-202, RINGOES, NJ, 08551
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-113800 | REVOKED | Nov 2, 2020 | Mar 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900001783 | ON FILE | Mar 16, 2025 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900001783 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2024 | Mar 16, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900001783 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900001649 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2023 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0246 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2022 | Nov 12, 2023 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT09156-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 12, 2022 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT09156-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT09156-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0005137645-9 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 9, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0005137645-9 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2020 | Sep 9, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0005137645-9 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2019 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0005137645-9 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7936607 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2018 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7936607 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2018 | Sep 9, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900001783 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900001783 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2025 | Mar 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900001783 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900001649 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2024 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0246 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2023 | Nov 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT09156-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2022 | Nov 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT09156-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT09156-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2021 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0005137645-9 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 9, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0005137645-9 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 9, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0005137645-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0005137645-9 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7936607 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7936607 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-113800 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-113800 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-113800 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-113800 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC113800 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 26, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2025 |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC113800 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 22, 2024 | REVOKED | Mar 23, 2026 |
| MC113800 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 4, 2023 | REVOKED | Feb 26, 2024 |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2021 |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2020 |
| MC113800 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 19, 2020 | REVOKED | Nov 20, 2023 |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2020 |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2019 |
| MC113800 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2019 |
| MC113800 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 2018 | REVOKED | Nov 2, 2020 |
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
3 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85837609 | MOUNT JACKSON VA | VA | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLL, 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 85223196 | Roadside | PA | Level 2 | KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85050087 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 392.2-SLLS2, 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 80171151 | JOHNSTON COUNTY, I-95, S | NC | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 391.15(a), 387.301(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79124796 | I80 EB MM 194 GREENE TWP - EAS | PA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17(c), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Alamo Twp | N US 131 | ...323890 | BELL TRANSPORT CORP |
| Nov 14, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MICRO | 95 | ...BB8502 | BELL TRANSPORT CORP |
| Dec 18, 2022 | CT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NORTH HAVEN | 91-S | ...BB8502 | BELL TRANSPORT CORP |
| Aug 12, 2022 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...BB8502 | BELL TRANSPORT CORP |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records