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Carrier profile · USDOT 583874 · MC316614 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Charles R Bell

DBA Bell Salvage · Ames, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightRecycled Products
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 232-9372
3
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
8,780
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC316614
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightRecycled Products
Annual mileage
8,780 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
583874
MC / docket
MC-316614
Legal name
Charles R Bell
DBA
Bell Salvage
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Dec 13, 1994
Last MCS-150
Jan 29, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Charles R Bell's USDOT number?

Charles R Bell's USDOT number is 583874 and its docket number is MC316614.

Is Charles R Bell authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Charles R Bell's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Charles R Bell's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 29, 2026.

Where is Charles R Bell located?

Charles R Bell is located at 500 Freel Dr, Ames, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 232-9372.

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