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BELL TRUCKING COMPANY LLC
DBA: James Bell Trucking
St Helena Island, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1236014 · MC 487098
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-487098 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC487098
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CT776881004
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1236014
MC Number
MC-487098
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 14, 2004
Authority Granted
May 6, 2004
Annual Mileage
101,728 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
34 Queens Road, St Helena Island, SC 29920
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Wanda M Bell
Officer 2
James C Bell Sr.
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trnc | Semi-trailer | 1FTF48200Y2005701 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5JD463880 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD51FLFY9425 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC400SB698062 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | 0006866232 | I-95 N, NC | II | 1 | — | SAVANNAH ROOFING PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRNC |
1FUJGLD51FLFY9425 1FTF48200Y2005701 |
SC P782235 SC 41159PT |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | 0322003002 | RAVENEL SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XPBD49X5JD463880 1S12GC400SB698062 |
SC P782234 ME 3413153 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | D288005671 | US 21 BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC | II | 5 | 1 | SEAONUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAO |
1XPBD49X5JD463880 1FTF48200Y2005701 |
SC P782234 SC 41159PT |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH ROOFING PLANT | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| SEAONUS | 1 | August 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 20, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 18, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 6, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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