L A Bell Motor Lines Inc
USDOT 125544MC-129087USDOT activeAuthority active· Chesterton, IN
L A Bell Motor Lines Inc (USDOT 125544) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-129087 based in Chesterton, IN. The earliest grant on file is from December 1976, 49 years, 10 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company. It reported 9 power units and 6 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (March 2026).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-129087 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $750,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Dec 21, 1976 (49 years, 10 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company | $750,000 | Mar 18, 2014 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2014 | MC-129087 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 17, 2014 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 19, 2014 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 18, 2013 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 19, 2013 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 8, 2012 | MC-129087 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 26, 2012 | MC-129087 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 23, 2006 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 31, 2006 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 12, 2006 | MC-129087 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| May 1, 2006 | MC-129087 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Nov 22, 2005 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 7, 2005 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 18, 2005 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 22, 2005 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 17, 2004 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 27, 2004 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 23, 1993 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 12, 1993 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 31, 1992 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 12, 1992 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 11, 1991 | MC-129087 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 9, 1990 | MC-129087 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 12, 1989 | MC-129087 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 21, 1976 | MC-129087 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-129087 | Common | Feb 21, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-129087 | Common | Mar 28, 2006 | May 1, 2006 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 125544 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-129087 |
| Legal name | L A Bell Motor Lines Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Chesterton, Indiana 46304 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Jul 25, 1989 |
Fleet
| Power units | 9 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 9 |
| Drivers | 6 · 6 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 151,830 · 2023 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Commodities dry bulk, Paper products, Construction
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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