BELL LOGISTICS CO

AUTHORIZED
27311 RT 35, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601|(740) 702-9830

USDOT

1728782

MC Number

633459

Fleet Size

24

Total Drivers

25

Last updated: March 14, 2026

Safety overview

BELL LOGISTICS CO is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, operating 24 power units with 25 drivers. Their safety profile raises flags: 3 of 5 BASIC categories exceed the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA considers stepping in. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.6% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 55 inspections for this carrier.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

Unsafe Driving
85%
HOS / Fatigue
87%
👤Driver Fitness
9%
Controlled Substances
10%
🔧Vehicle Maintenance
82%

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate3.6%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate35.3%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Ohio is 10.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.6% across 47,364 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue
Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness
Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances
Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance
Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator
Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

55

Total

62%

Driver %

Driver Inspections55
Vehicle Inspections34
Driver OOS Rate3.6%
Vehicle OOS Rate35.3%

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes1

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Frequently asked questions

Is BELL LOGISTICS CO authorized to operate?

Yes. BELL LOGISTICS CO (USDOT #1728782) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is BELL LOGISTICS CO's safety record?

BELL LOGISTICS CO has 3 BASIC scores above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.

How many trucks does BELL LOGISTICS CO operate?

BELL LOGISTICS CO operates 24 power units with 25 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does BELL LOGISTICS CO transport hazardous materials?

No. BELL LOGISTICS CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is BELL LOGISTICS CO located?

BELL LOGISTICS CO is based in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio at 27311 RT 35, 45601. Phone: (740) 702-9830.

What are BELL LOGISTICS CO's out-of-service rates?

BELL LOGISTICS CO's driver out-of-service rate is 3.6%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 35.3% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.