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JOE BALLOR TOWING INC
New Haven, MI
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 345269 · MC 166398
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-166398 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Fremont Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
26.1% OOS · 40 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC166398
Common Carrier
MC166298
Carrier
Insurance on File
FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAP0043557
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
345269
MC Number
MC-166398
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 1, 1989
Authority Granted
January 26, 1987
Annual Mileage
1,114,196 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
57660 N Gratiot, New Haven, MI 48048
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cheryl Ballor
Officer 2
Joseph F. Ballor
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
26.1% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 4, 2026 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 27, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| June 12, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| March 5, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| December 17, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI29
IN2
IL1
KY1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 45 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Flatbed
7
Truck
7
Semi-trailer
6
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWX4EX2CD148045 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X3KJ241508 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 Mack CL | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AD64Y96M001869 | 3 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPALB0X02N574889 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40XXKD268696 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKA05332JM067418 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8KJ241505 | 3 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57JE53303G3572758 | 3 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z88X6RK37914 | 2 | 1 |
| Etny | Semi-trailer | 1E9304252AE11108 | 2 | — |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 6 ft | 1GRDM0622VM048801 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYCY7EDFP0643 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC0PHNX2735 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9620YM004806 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International MV607 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML3TS738151 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | — | 1L94L0517NB564073 | 1 | — |
| Lidde | Semi-trailer | 1L9SL584311236132 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Trail King Industries | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 1TKB04827RM094141 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE5320871083417 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKZDP9X8KJ24150 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPADB0X8WN449664 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNSCRX7C558680 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X4NM486411 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Talbert | Trailer (type not listed) · 69 ft | 40FWK6959W1016137 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 79 ft | 4LF4S7953S3504049 | 1 | — |
| Font | Semi-trailer | 4LFE5230953527187 | 1 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57JE55300J357488 | 1 | 1 |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57JM05100J35P1275 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Jet Company Inc. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5JNDS5324CH000044 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD14TLWL2378 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD17NLMV0922 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD11SLWC1091 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAXDV3KPKT7590 | 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 (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | BARTT05689 | MI, MI | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PTRB |
1NPALB0X5VN441291 |
MI BC58774 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | BACZM03237 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC0PHNX2735 |
MI BD66363 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | BOHNE01855 | MI, MI | II | 4 | 2 | NORTHERN CONCRETE PIPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKZDP9X3KJ241508 1E1H5Z88X6RK37914 |
MI RC00804 MI E768378 |
| 393.124C-CCP | OOSConcrete Pipe - Improper blocking | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.124F-CCP | OOSConcrete Pipe - Improper securement of pipe over 45 inches in diameter | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | WELLJ01271 | MI, MI | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML3TS738151 |
MI BE48845 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | DELMT02858 | MI, MI | II | 5 | 4 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LIDDE |
1NPWX4EX2CD148045 1L9SL584311236132 |
MI BE48767 MI C531659 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | FALAS00731 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJNBWD11SLWC1091 |
MI RC50339 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | WILLD04232 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1NPWX4EX2CD148045 1TKB04827RM094141 |
MI BE48767 MI D336028 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | BARTT05458 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNK |
5KJJBWD14TLWL2378 136 |
MI RC59374 MI SME |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | CV43783687 | WALTON, KY | II | — | — | SUPERB MACHINE REPAIR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH JET COMPANY INC. |
1XKZDP9X8KJ241505 5JNDS5324CH000044 |
MI BE52021 MI E638957 |
| January 5, 2026 | WALKB03929 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONT |
1XKZDP9X8KJ241505 4LFE5230953527187 |
MI RB98514 MI B245566 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERB MACHINE REPAIR | 2 | February 12, 2026 |
| CCC | 2 | January 21, 2025 |
| NORTHERN CONCRETE PIPE | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| MICHIGAN CAT | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
| ADVANCED INTEGRATION TECH | 1 | December 9, 2024 |
| DNR CUSTOMS | 1 | May 7, 2024 |
| XACT | 1 | April 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 26, 1987 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 21, 1984 | WITHDRAWN | Contract Carrier |
| February 21, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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