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DAVID E BELL
DBA: Daves Towing Service
Palm Springs, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2374566 · MC 814975
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 3 mo · first granted 2015
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-814975 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amguard Insurance Co; 21873; 42390
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 8, 2025; first granted August 27, 2015 (11 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC814975
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
Amguard Insurance Co; 21873; 42390
BIPD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP736166
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP633675
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2374566
MC Number
MC-814975
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 30, 2013
Authority First Granted
August 27, 2015
Authority Reinstated
July 8, 2025
Annual Mileage
81,368 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
370 W San Rafael Dr 9, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Bell
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA12
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT9GHHG8285 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AY7GDA00555 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML0RS054263 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBLXHG653899 | 2 | — |
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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | NBED008003 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT9GHHG8285 |
CA 91486Y1 |
| June 2, 2026 | NBDH006572 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML0RS054263 |
CA 08406Z3 |
| June 2, 2026 | NBDH006577 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6AY7GDA00555 |
CA 07547P2 |
| June 2, 2026 | UE68001281 | CA, CA | I | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNBLXHG653899 |
CA 84336U3 |
| September 16, 2025 | UEWM002204 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNBLXHG653899 |
CA 84336U3 |
| May 7, 2025 | ND3G006571 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FORD |
1FDNF6AY7GDA00555 |
CA 07547P2 |
| May 7, 2025 | NBBJ006815 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT9GHHG8285 |
CA 91486Y1 |
| May 7, 2025 | NBBJ006812 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML0RS054263 |
CA 08406Z3 |
| April 30, 2024 | UDIU003072 | CONCRETE, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT9GHHG8285 |
CA 91486Y1 |
| April 25, 2024 | UDIU003057 | CONCRETE, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6AY7GDA00555 |
CA 07547P2 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 2, 2025 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Common Carrier |
| September 14, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 27, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| May 30, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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