- Contract authority is currently revoked as of Mar 30, 2026 · Docket MC1567183.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 66 days (since Mar 20, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BELL TRANSPORT LLC
TUCSON, AZ
Uninsured since Mar 20, 2026
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BELL TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in TUCSON, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4105797. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 8 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
BELL TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 8 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Tucson, AZ. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (6 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, Other, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,062 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 12, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 (136 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 9, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 (139 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Aug 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Other | 4 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Dura | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Kenw | 1 | |
| Maxi | 1 |
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85713751 | Aug 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | FM 1450 MM 220 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9TS, 393.11, 393.19 | No |
| 84367579 | Apr 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-450--tx464-loop |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.100(a), 393.9, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 84245014 | Mar 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.100(a), 393.75A1, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 84245290 | Mar 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX LOOP 464 MM 346 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.55E, 393.9, 393.11TU | No |
| 83830469 | Feb 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX LOOP 464 MM 346 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.100(a), 393.9, 393.9H | Yes |
| 83731085 | Jan 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | LOOP 464 MM 346 |
KENW TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.11TU, 393.11LR, 393.11TL | No |
| 81097745 | Mar 10, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX73NFHQE1BN | Mar 9, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | MC1567183-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 12, 2024 | MC1567183-P | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Feb 16, 2024 | MC1567183-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000050 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2024 | Dec 26, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 139 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 9, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 | |||||
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZD- 103356-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZD-103356-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 20, 2026insuranceCANCEL — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Dec 26, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 12, 2024authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 136 days (through Dec 26, 2024)
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Aug 9, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 9, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 139 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 26, 2024)
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Feb 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX LOOP 464 MM 346 | TX | 2 | 1 |
| FM 1450 MM 220 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| LOOP 464 MM 346 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 3 | 0 |
| 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1567183
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EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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How to verify BELL TRANSPORT LLC
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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