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Carrier profile · USDOT 640144 · MC-476617 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Darrel T Bell

DBA Bells Melons · Lone Tree, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1996
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMelons
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 725-6631
6
Power units
12
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
31K
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
12
Drivers
12
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMelons
Annual mileage
31,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
640144
MC / docket
MC-476617
Legal name
Darrel T Bell
DBA
Bells Melons
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 7, 1996
Last MCS-150
Dec 30, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
12 (12)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Darrel T Bell's USDOT number?

Darrel T Bell's USDOT number is 640144 and its docket number is MC-476617.

Is Darrel T Bell authorized to operate?

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

What is Darrel T Bell's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Darrel T Bell's fleet?

6 power units and 12 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 30, 2024.

Where is Darrel T Bell located?

Darrel T Bell is located at 24999 County Rd X14, Lone Tree, IA, 52755. Phone: (319) 725-6631.

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