Active carrier authority since 2014 · insured · 2 prior revocations — Grade A
L. A. BELL MOTOR LINES, INC.
DOT 00125544 · MC# 129087 · CHESTERTON, IN
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History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance ($750,000) — 12 years 4 months of 12 years 4 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since Mar 2014)
Granted
Contract carrier authority
May 16, 2014ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
May 8, 2012ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Mar 26, 2012ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 03/26/2012
Feb 21, 2012ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
May 12, 2006ArchiveAuthority Revoked
May 1, 2006ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 05/01/2006
Mar 28, 2006ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Mar 11, 1991ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Dec 21, 1976Archive
Active carrier authority
10+ years in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
2 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues
Safety bonus earned for: below-average driver out-of-service rate, no crashes in 24 months, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: more vehicle inspections on record.
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Frequently Asked
Does L. A. BELL MOTOR LINES, INC. have active FMCSA authority?
L. A. BELL MOTOR LINES, INC. (DOT 00125544) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (97/100). They've held active authority 12 years, 2 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, L. A. BELL MOTOR LINES, INC. has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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