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BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC
South Bend, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 281337 · MC 181885
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-181885 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC181885
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN375553
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
281337
MC Number
MC-181885
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 30, 1986
Authority Granted
February 26, 1986
Annual Mileage
45,777 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1705 S Olive St, South Bend, IN 46613
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lori Kay Gesto
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
0 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
MI1
OK1
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532CXG1515123 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HM7XXNM776814 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV2DSFH0475 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | I030F12327 | ARDMORE TN | I | 2 | 1 | BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJGLDV2DSFH0475 4P53F4925P3068400 |
IN 3094343 IN SP794SST |
| 393.106C1-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | LOEDP04069 | MI, MI | I | — | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HM7XXNM776814 |
IN NA |
| December 30, 2025 | PE13178425 | BECKHAM POE, OK | III | — | — | BELLE WAY TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGLDV2DSFH0475 13N2532CXG1515123 |
IN 3094343 ME 5124969 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 26, 1986 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 25, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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