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L A BELL MOTOR LINES INC
Chesterton, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 125544 · MC 129087
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-129087 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
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 & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSCHSCR87C363037 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| November 19, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 2HSCHSCR87C363037 | 0 | Clean |
| February 26, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSCNSCR46C298582 | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from 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
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
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.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2014 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 17, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 26, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 23, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 1, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
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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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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