FMCSA Carrier Profile
BALWIN TRUCKING LLC
Windsor, CT
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Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2267657 · MC 774242
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-774242 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 27, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC774242
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300316541
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT2231086710
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2267657
MC Number
MC-774242
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
September 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 2012
Authority Reinstated
April 27, 2026
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
50 Glenwood Dr, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Balwin Ellis
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWFC2KHKH3154 | 0 | Clean |
| April 8, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWDT2ADAT3005 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| January 21, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWFC6RHVA7712 | 0 | Clean |
| January 9, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALACWFC1NDNH9157 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT2
MA2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT2ADAT3005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2KHKH3154 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC6RHVA7712 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1NDNH9157 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 15, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 15, 2018 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 14, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 27, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 13, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 13, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 12, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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