Trucking Companies in Bell, FL
Bell, FL has 14 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Florida's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
14 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Bell, FL.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Bell, FL freight market
Bell, FL is home to 14 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 14 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Bell carriers is 2.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Bell carrier population contributes to Florida's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Bell shows 33 single-truck operators (235.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 57 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 21 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Bell carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 14 Bell carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Bell, FL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.
Gilchrist Building Supply INC has operated for 26.7y with 11 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Straw America LLC has operated for 6.3y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Alvin Stoltzfus has operated for 22.9y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Spears Trucking INC has operated for 26.2y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Bear'S Truck & Trailer Heavy Recovery LLC has operated for 4.3y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Second J Trucking LLC has operated for 4.5y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Livin Life Truckin LLC has operated for 2.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Chad Ryan Mathis has operated for 0.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Vernon Transportation LLC has operated for 0.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
A&Y Xpress LLC has operated for 0.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Bell carriers — complete directory
14 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gilchrist Building Supply INC Bell, FL | - | 831364 | 11 | 26.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Straw America LLC Bell, FL | MC1089395 | 3390110 | 8 | 6.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Alvin Stoltzfus Bell, FL | MC919649 | 1150751 | 4 | 22.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Spears Trucking INC Bell, FL | MC469114 | 871315 | 4 | 26.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Bear'S Truck & Trailer Heavy Recovery LLC Bell, FL | - | 3813482 | 3 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Second J Trucking LLC Bell, FL | - | 3769032 | 1 | 4.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Livin Life Truckin LLC Bell, FL | MC1615769 | 4192089 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Chad Ryan Mathis Bell, FL | MC1773405 | 4487587 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Vernon Transportation LLC Bell, FL | MC1801949 | 4540844 | 1 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | A&Y Xpress LLC Bell, FL | MC1792370 | 4523081 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Chuckwagon Transport LLC Bell, FL | MC1218994 | 3594920 | 1 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Sjm Transport LLC Bell, FL | MC1150473 | 3493291 | 1 | 5.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Anderson Pest Control INC Bell, FL | - | 1763277 | 1 | 18.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Sheffield Transport LLC Bell, FL | MC94524 | 3116776 | 1 | 8.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Bell trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Bell, Florida?
Bell, FL has 14 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 14 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Bell?
The average fleet size among Bell carriers is 2.8 power units. Approximately 33 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Bell carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Bell-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Bell trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Bell?
Bell's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 14 Bell carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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