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This carrier's authority is currently Inactive

The FMCSA records show this carrier does not have active operating authority. Information shown reflects the last known data.

Inactive Motor Carrier Interstate

Bell Transit Company

Pittsburgh, PA

USDOT346 MC59527 Registered1974 (52 yrs)

Bell Transit Company is an inactive motor carrier based in Pittsburgh, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 346 and MC 59527. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.

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Company

USDOT
346
MC
59527
Status
Inactive
Type
Motor Carrier
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat
No
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA
Registered
1974 (52 yrs)

Fleet

Power units
—
Drivers
—
CDL drivers
—
Annual miles
—
Equipment
—

Safety (24 months)

Safety rating
Satisfactory
Inspections
0
Vehicle OOS rate
—
Crashes
0
Injury crashes
0

What this FMCSA record shows

  • Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
  • No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
  • 4,930 other USDOT registrations list Pittsburgh, PA as their physical address.

Authorized Cargo Types

Bell Transit Company is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

Other
✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

⚠️ No active operating authority on file

FMCSA shows no active for-hire authority for this carrier. Verify directly before tendering a load.

⚠️ FMCSA involuntarily revoked Contract authority (Oct 2004).

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✗ not on file
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

"On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Is Bell Transit Company Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public government records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee.

Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
A few things are worth checking before you hire this carrier or give them a load.
✓ Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Not authorized to operate right now
The FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. Don't give them a load until you confirm their authority is active.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does BELL TRANSIT COMPANY operate?

There is not enough FMCSA cargo or fleet data available to determine the specific equipment types operated by BELL TRANSIT COMPANY.

Is BELL TRANSIT COMPANY's authority currently active?

BELL TRANSIT COMPANY's operating authority is currently listed as "Inactive" with the FMCSA. This means they may not be authorized to operate as a for-hire carrier.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

Insufficient FMCSA history to score — how scoring works →

Limited inspection history Authority is inactive No insurance filing on record No reportable crashes (24 mo) Few vehicle inspections to judge

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