BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
USDOT 543570 • 41029 OLD HWY 45 SOUTH, ABERDEEN, MS, 39730
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6518063 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM 0007268 | ON FILE | Nov 27, 2012 | Dec 5, 2014 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0028088 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2014 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0022720 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2012 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0022720 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE | CARGO | 320385 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2011 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE | CARGO | 320385 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1019696 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2011 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WPP1019696 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE | CARGO | 320384 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2010 | Nov 27, 2011 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1019696 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2010 | Nov 27, 2011 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC030162 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2003 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC030162 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2003 | Nov 27, 2010 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA030200 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2003 | Nov 27, 2010 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA030200 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2003 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| BANKERS STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I20521041 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2002 | Nov 27, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 227739 1102 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2002 | Nov 27, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPF 227739 1101 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2001 | Dec 30, 2001 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 227739 1101 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2001 | Apr 6, 2002 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | RPM 310 989 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2000 | Nov 27, 2001 |
| GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAC2916611 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 1998 | Nov 27, 2000 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP 720 254 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 1997 | Nov 27, 1998 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP 720 254 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 1997 | Nov 27, 1997 |
| BANKERS STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I20022644 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 1997 | Nov 27, 2001 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPP231672 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 1996 | Nov 27, 1997 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP718560 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 1996 | Nov 27, 1997 |
| GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1SA 1001303 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 1994 | Nov 27, 1996 |
| GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 1 SM 1001303 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 1994 | Nov 27, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6518063 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0028088 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 0007268 | CARGO | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0022720 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1019696 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE | 320385 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | BRIERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0022720 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE | 320385 | CARGO | Dec 15, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1019696 | CARGO | Dec 15, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE | 320384 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2011 | Nov 27, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1019696 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2011 | Nov 27, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA030200 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC030162 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA030200 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2010 | Nov 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC030162 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2010 | Nov 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | BANKERS STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY | I20521041 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2003 | Nov 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 227739 1102 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2003 | Nov 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 227739 1101 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2002 | Apr 6, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF 227739 1101 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2001 | Dec 30, 2001 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPM 310 989 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2001 | Nov 27, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | BANKERS STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY | I20022644 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2001 | Nov 27, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAC2916611 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2000 | Nov 27, 2000 |
| CANCEL | AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP 720 254 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 1998 | Nov 27, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP 720 254 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 1997 | Nov 27, 1997 |
| CANCEL | AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP718560 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 1997 | Nov 27, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP231672 | CARGO | Nov 27, 1997 | Nov 27, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 1 SM 1001303 | CARGO | Nov 27, 1996 | Nov 27, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 1SA 1001303 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 1996 | Nov 27, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-183867 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-183867 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC183867 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2010 |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2010 |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC183867 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC183867 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 28, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC183867 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 28, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 1999 |
| MC183867 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 1999 |
| MC183867 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 1991 | REVOKED | Jun 19, 2002 |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183867 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 1986 | REVOKED | Mar 15, 2002 |
| MC183867 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 1986 | REVOKED | Jun 19, 2002 |
| MC183867 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 19, 1986 | REVOKED | Mar 15, 2002 |
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
1 state • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (39 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATESVILLE | US HIGHWAY 278 | ...013732 | BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Nov 5, 2024 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OXFORD | 321 | ...013731 | BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jun 19, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | ITAWAMBA | 23 | ...011247 | BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jan 20, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NETTLETON | 45 | ...011246 | BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BIRMINGHAM | I-59 | ...001961 | BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jan 7, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD | 7 | ...004211 | BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Aug 11, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2019 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2019 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2018 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2016 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2015 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2014 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2013 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2008 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2006 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2006 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2002 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2001 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2000 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2000 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2000 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 1998 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 1997 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events