Golden Bell Express
USDOT 3450522 · MC-1123210 · Morrow, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Golden Bell Express is a company based in Morrow, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 150 power units and 162 drivers, which ranks it #166 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 162 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 24.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 3.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Golden Bell Express |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3450522 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1123210 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5048 Ross Ridge, Morrow, OH 45152 |
| Phone | (307) 922-0507 |
| First registered | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3450522.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 56 | 94 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 56 | 0 |
- 1.08 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.5 trailers per tractor.
- 34,435,215 miles reported for 2026 – about 229,568 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 31% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 162 CDL drivers; 162 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Golden Bell Express | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 27% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 113% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 26% lower than average |
| Inspections | 162 | 162 with a driver check, 75 with a vehicle check, 132 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Morrow
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Freight Inc USDOT 3975962 | Morrow | 250 | 250 | 262 | 26.4% | 12 |
| Faster Cargo Inc USDOT 4049211 | Morrow | 150 | 155 | 22 | 44.4% | 0 |
| Tpo Express LLC USDOT 4018100 | Morrow | 140 | 140 | 67 | 12.9% | 4 |
| Twin Cities Xpress LLC USDOT 3405873 | Morrow | 92 | 92 | 89 | 25.0% | 8 |
| Fleetmax LLC USDOT 4292873 | Morrow | 80 | 80 | 47 | 32.1% | 0 |
| Rby Trucking Inc USDOT 3908929 | Morrow | 71 | 71 | 81 | 37.1% | 2 |
| Greenwood Motor Lines Inc USDOT 63391 | Wilmington | 10,382 | 10,946 | 6,430 | 13.5% | 587 |
| Macds LLC USDOT 4048129 | Amelia | 250 | 250 | 40 | 36.0% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Golden Bell Express?
Golden Bell Express is registered with USDOT number 3450522 and operating authority MC-1123210.
How many trucks does Golden Bell Express have?
It reports 150 power units (150 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 68 trailers, with 162 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 28, 2026).
Where is Golden Bell Express located?
Its registered physical address is in Morrow, Ohio 45152.
What is the out-of-service rate of Golden Bell Express?
Over 24 months, 24.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.