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Trucking Companies in Bell, FL

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

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).

At a glance
Total carriers14
Active authority14
Avg fleet size2.8 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateFlorida
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
14
Bell metro
Active authority
14
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.8
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

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

Key finding
Bell, FL has 14 registered carriers with 14 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Bell, FL

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
3
DOT-831364Bell, FL

Gilchrist Building Supply INC has operated for 26.7y with 11 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
11
Drivers
9
Auth. age
26.7y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
MC-MC1089395DOT-3390110Bell, FL

Straw America LLC has operated for 6.3y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
8
Drivers
8
Auth. age
6.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Alvin StoltzfusActiveEstablished
MC-MC919649DOT-1150751Bell, FL

Alvin Stoltzfus has operated for 22.9y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
3
Auth. age
22.9y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–14
1
Spears Trucking INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC469114DOT-871315Bell, FL

Spears Trucking INC has operated for 26.2y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
4
Auth. age
26.2y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3813482Bell, FL

Bear'S Truck & Trailer Heavy Recovery LLC has operated for 4.3y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
1
Auth. age
4.3y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3769032Bell, FL

Second J Trucking LLC has operated for 4.5y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
4
Auth. age
4.5y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1615769DOT-4192089Bell, FL

Livin Life Truckin LLC has operated for 2.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
2.3y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1773405DOT-4487587Bell, FL

Chad Ryan Mathis has operated for 0.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
0.6y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1801949DOT-4540844Bell, FL

Vernon Transportation LLC has operated for 0.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
0.2y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1792370DOT-4523081Bell, FL

A&Y Xpress LLC has operated for 0.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
0.3y
OOS active
None

All Bell carriers — complete directory

14 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Gilchrist Building Supply INC
Bell, FL
-8313641126.7yDry van
99
Active
02Straw America LLC
Bell, FL
MC1089395339011086.3yDry van
95
Active
03Alvin Stoltzfus
Bell, FL
MC9196491150751422.9yDry van
95
Active
04Spears Trucking INC
Bell, FL
MC469114871315426.2yDry van
95
Active
05Bear'S Truck & Trailer Heavy Recovery LLC
Bell, FL
-381348234.3yDry van
95
Active
06Second J Trucking LLC
Bell, FL
-376903214.5yDry van
95
Active
07Livin Life Truckin LLC
Bell, FL
MC1615769419208912.3yDry van
95
Active
08Chad Ryan Mathis
Bell, FL
MC1773405448758710.6yDry van
95
Active
09Vernon Transportation LLC
Bell, FL
MC1801949454084410.2yDry van
95
Active
10A&Y Xpress LLC
Bell, FL
MC1792370452308110.3yDry van
95
Active
11Chuckwagon Transport LLC
Bell, FL
MC1218994359492015.2yDry van
95
Active
12Sjm Transport LLC
Bell, FL
MC1150473349329115.7yDry van
95
Active
13Anderson Pest Control INC
Bell, FL
-1763277118.1yDry van
95
Active
14Sheffield Transport LLC
Bell, FL
MC94524311677618.2yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 14

Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Bell trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

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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