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OLVEY JERRY BALLEW
DBA: Ballew`s Trucking
Blairsville, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 295641 · MC 199172
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-199172 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC199172
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT525422001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
295641
MC Number
MC-199172
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 16, 1987
Authority Granted
May 30, 2001
Annual Mileage
57,333 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Blairsville, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestock
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X5WJ758031 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323YS384717 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06265J607215 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2024 | I038580408 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X5WJ758031 1GRAA06265J607215 |
GA C8962B GA TR62872 |
| June 3, 2024 | CV42254948 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X5WJ758031 1DW1A5323YS384717 |
GA C8962B GA TV28G7 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 15, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 9, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 16, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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