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Carrier profile · USDOT 175620 · MC163160 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard E Bell Jr

DBA Bell Ready Mix · Columbus Junction, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority inactiveConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionRock & Sand
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 728-7801
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
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Conditional FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC163160
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. —Cargo · Hartford Fire Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionRock & Sand
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
175620
MC / docket
MC-163160
Legal name
Howard E Bell Jr
DBA
Bell Ready Mix
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Feb 13, 2002
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
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 Howard E Bell Jr's USDOT number?

Howard E Bell Jr's USDOT number is 175620 and its docket number is MC163160.

Is Howard E Bell Jr authorized to operate?

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

What is Howard E Bell Jr's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Howard E Bell Jr's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 13, 2002.

Where is Howard E Bell Jr located?

Howard E Bell Jr is located at 321 South Main, Columbus Junction, IA, 52738. Phone: (319) 728-7801.

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