GOLDEN BELL EXPRESS

USDOT 3450522 • 5048 ROSS RIDGE, MORROW, OH, 45152

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,450,522
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3079220507
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
26,756,905
Physical Address
5048 ROSS RIDGE, MORROW, OH, 45152
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 6, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1123210ACTIVEUnknownOct 6, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryCAR3400000457ON FILEOct 6, 2025Jan 5, 2026

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryCAR3400000457CANCELLEDOct 6, 2024Oct 6, 2025
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA984124981REPLACEDJul 19, 2024Oct 6, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA2443586REPLACEDJul 31, 2020Jul 19, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA2443586CANCELLEDJul 31, 2020Aug 15, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIACAR3400000457BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2026Jan 5, 2026
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIACAR3400000457BIPD/PrimaryOct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA984124981BIPD/PrimaryOct 6, 2024Oct 6, 2024
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA2443586BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2024Aug 15, 2024
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA2443586BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2024Jul 19, 2024

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1123210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 9, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 6, 2025
MC1123210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 30, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 10, 2024
MC1123210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 2024
MC1123210MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 6, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
4%

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

Inspections
118
Violations
92
24 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.0%
Driver OOS %
6.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
11
Nov
14
Dec
8
Jan
13
Feb
7
Mar
2
Apr
4
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
5
Nov
5
Dec
6
Jan
5
Feb
9
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 118 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

26 states118 inspections

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Violation Summary (92 violations from latest 100 of 118 inspections)

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Violation Summary (92 violations from latest 100 of 118 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit805Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit407Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit303Unsafe Driving
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:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I30Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status2210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status2210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.205AWheel/rim defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle 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:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-SDriver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating 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:393.205A-WRLRWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4-DENDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.92vs nat'l 1.80
-0.88 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 (118 inspections)

Showing 50 of 118

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Inspection History (118 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687549433RoadsideKSLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 9, 202687547089RoadsideWYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 7, 202687530318RoadsideMOLevel 1UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202687484133WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 25, 202687398801CARSON SCALES NORTHBOUNDCALevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Mar 19, 202687348399KINGMAN AZAZLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.3B2-HOSPDITYes
Mar 16, 202687352569WATERLOO NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 12, 202687281300ASHVILLE OHOHLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 11, 202687302220RoadsideNELevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLUP, 392.8-DNo
Mar 5, 202687222312FREDERICKSBURG VAVALevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR7392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Mar 5, 202687215023INTERSTATE 40 E/B REST AREAOKLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Mar 4, 202687220851MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.53B-BYes
Feb 24, 202687139696KSKSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Feb 16, 202687057289KSKSLevel 22393.55D1-B, 393.55E-BNo
Feb 13, 202687053375ADEL GAGALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.82DUMTNo
Feb 8, 202686994335GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 4, 202686956093MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202686927104WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202686913136CROWLEY LALALevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLMFNo
Jan 28, 202686920415MARION OHOHLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 26, 202686900633CAJON SCALESCALevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20, 392.2-SLLEDYes
Jan 23, 202686909302MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLL, 396.3A1-FYes
Jan 6, 202686727168RoadsideNELevel 3WALH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 21, 202586649106BROADUS MTMTLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
Dec 8, 202586565941BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 8, 202586527293LIMON COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 8, 202586517713GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 2, 202586487565TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSWZ, 395.22H4-ELDBRODSNo
Nov 25, 202586411792LONDONKYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Nov 19, 202586372784LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A4-EEUS, 392.16ADNo
Nov 17, 202586338528LONDONKYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 10, 202586298446SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173KSLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2391.11B2-S, 395.8K2-HOSPYes
Nov 1, 202586216628STATESVILLENCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
Oct 30, 202586225053IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16No
Oct 28, 202586188329HOLBROOK AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 24, 202586151629MURFREESBORO TNTNLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 23, 202586147534TUCSON AZAZLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 29, 202585961384GREENSBURG ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Sep 6, 202585727966DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Jun 26, 202585079001DANDRIDGE TNTNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jun 24, 202585043047DOUGLAS AZAZLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 23, 202584777025LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3Yes
May 22, 202584767166RoadsideNMLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
May 19, 202584741817DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 11, 202584659752SPICELAND ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 16, 202584449855PENSACOLA FLFLLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 1, 202584294324GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 27, 202584270231INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 24, 202584205744GREEN RIVER UTUTLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Mar 13, 202584128571BIRDSEYE ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

118 total · 14.4% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving49 · 1 OOS
Hours of Service14 · 7 OOS
Driver Fitness6 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 17, 2026OHTOW00UNION (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 71...602303GOLDEN BELL EXPRESS
Feb 21, 2026SCTOW00TOWNVILLEI-85 SB 8 MILE MARKER...MW0612GOLDEN BELL EXPRESS
Jan 18, 2025KYINJURY01ERLANGER (KENTON CO)I 0075...GL3557GOLDEN BELL EXPRESS
Oct 18, 2024CAINJURY01REDLANDS34.066764/-117.237955...MJ3180GOLDEN BELL EXPRESS

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 17, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 21, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 5, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Oct 6, 2025
Authority
Oct 6, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 18, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 6, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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