HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/543570-bell-and-sons-trucking-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (662) 369-7131, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC183867.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC183867 | — | Brierfield Insurance Company Policy CM 0008364 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Dec 5, 2014 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC183867 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy FBCAT0651400 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 13 · Mississippi avg 24.9%
0 of 27 · Mississippi avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | MS | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MS | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | MS | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Mississippi average covers 20,765 vehicle and 37,359 driver inspections of all Mississippi-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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Mississippi share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 84.6% | 66.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | 14.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 1 | 0 |
| Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Mississippi column is the mix across all Mississippi-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Batesville, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Oxford, MS | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 543570 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC183867 |
| Legal name | BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,088,094 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 6, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 29, 1993 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsCoal/CokeGarbage/RefusePaper ProductsConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
What does BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC183867: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BELL AND SONS TRUCKING COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 543570. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (662) 369-7131, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC183867, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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