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L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC
Chesterton, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 125544 · MC 129087
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-129087 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC129087
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-X91235
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
125544
MC Number
MC-129087
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
May 16, 2014
Annual Mileage
151,830 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1497 Woodlawn Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shawna Gearhart
Officer 2
John Bell
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 International L9327 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHSCR87C363037 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1GRDM9021GH730514 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNSCR46C298582 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | 9464001126 | DE MOTTE IN | II | 2 | 1 | EXCEL TANK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCHSCR87C363037 1GRDM9021GH730514 |
IN 1067144 IN SP517XAR |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | 4182850185 | I-80, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL |
2HSCHSCR87C363037 2HSCHSCR87C363037 |
IN 1067144 IN 1067144 |
| February 26, 2025 | 8632008581 | GARY IN | II | 3 | — | SAMWHA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNSCR46C298582 1GRDM9021GH730514 |
IN 181684 IN SP517XAR |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 9, 2023 | 6189004430 | I80 EXIT 049 FOR SR39, IN | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNSCR46C298582 1GRDM9021GH730514 |
IN 181684 IN SP517XAR |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEL TANK | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| SAMWHA | 1 | February 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2014 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 19, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 19, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 26, 2012 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 23, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 21, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 28, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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