HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/135483-l-e-bell-construction-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average54.5% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (256) 253-2676, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC300616.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC300616 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP4279936 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2011 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
12 of 22 · Alabama avg 25.6%
1 of 39 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | AL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | AL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 22, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Alabama average covers 33,241 vehicle and 59,582 driver inspections of all Alabama-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
47 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 56 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 21 | 97.9% | 72.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 1 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rural (Lonoke County), AR | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Broussard, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | French Settlement, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Center (Shelby), TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Rural Cleburne, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 135483 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC300616 |
| Legal name | L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 76 |
| Drivers | 50 |
| Annual mileage | 820,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 15, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherPipeline Equipment
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
What does L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC (MC300616), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 135483. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (256) 253-2676, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC300616, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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