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TIMOTHY BELL
DBA: T B Trucking
Covington, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 860591 · MC 1136871
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1136871 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1136871
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
860591
MC Number
MC-1136871
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
January 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 6, 2000
Authority Granted
September 28, 2021
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Covington, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | STERLING T · 2FWYKDYB7XAA78464 | 1 | Passed |
| December 23, 2024 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2AY03Y2LM006017 | 0 | Clean |
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mack RW | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AY03Y2LM006017 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Sterling Truck L9513 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWYKDYB7XAA78464 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 18, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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