ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, DOT #1957191 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
1 of your 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Texas on May 30.
Your latest, Texas on September 17, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 24 trucks and 15 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in DALLAS, Texas (USDOT #1957191). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 82/100 (Low Risk), based on 16 recent inspection(s) and 29 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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82/100 Low Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 20 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 17, 2026, Texas. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for shipper HM shipping description on shipping paper contains unauthorized abbreviations or codes. (49 CFR 172.201) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Sept. 15, 2026, Texas. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5), and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- May 30, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 2 vehicle violations, 6 violations in all. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.9), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- May 13, 2026, Texas. No violations.
- April 24, 2026, Texas. No violations.
- March 17, 2026, Texas. No violations.
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: DALLAS, Texas Trucking Company
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is a mid-size fleet operating out of DALLAS, Texas with USDOT number 1957191. The company operates 24 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 82/100, classified as Low Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has undergone 16 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.3%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 6.3%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY carries 29 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 17, 2026. Across 16 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 2 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 82/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 82 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Low Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier holds an Private Property;Authorized For Hire;Exempt For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate within 100 miles (15 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 420,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 15 straight trucks, 7 tractors, 9 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 15 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 15. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 8 crash events involving ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 3 involved a reported injury, and 7 resulted in a tow-away. 8 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: N IH 35W, ALVARADO, TX on July 12, 2024.
How ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Compares to the National Average
Across the 16 recorded inspections, ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 6.3% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-15 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-30 | TX | 1 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-13 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-17 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-16 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-05 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-16 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
What is ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's FMCSA safety rating?
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (USDOT #1957191) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 82/100 (Low Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY operates 24 power unit(s) and 15 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY based?
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in DALLAS, Texas, under USDOT number 1957191.
What is ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 16 recent DOT inspection(s) and 29 recorded violation(s) for ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (USDOT #1957191), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY scores 82/100 (Low Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile