HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/345269-joe-ballor-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
JOE BALLOR TOWING INC
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MC166398: Common carrier active
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (586) 749-5117, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC166398 or MC166398.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC166398 | Primary | FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAP0043557 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 4 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC166398 | FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAP0029258 | Oct 1, 2017 | Cancelled at term end |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC166398 | FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAP0029258 | Oct 1, 2017 | Cancelled at term end |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC166398 | FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAP0029258 | Oct 1, 2017 | Replaced |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC166398 | FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAP0029258 | Oct 1, 2017 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 13 · Michigan avg 21.2%
4 of 25 · Michigan avg 3.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- MI 21 84.0%
- OH 1 4.0%
- IN 1 4.0%
- IL 1 4.0%
- KY 1 4.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 16
11 tractors · 5 straight trucks
Kenworth 5Peterbilt 4Freightliner 3Western Star 3International 2
45 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 14
13 semi-trailers · 1 other units
Fontaine 4Great Dane 3Trail King 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
CCC 1Michigan Cat 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | MI | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 31, 2026 | MI | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 18, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,449 vehicle and 85,654 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 32 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 47.4% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 31.6% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 21.1% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Concrete Pipe - Improper blocking Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393124CCCP | 1 | 1 |
| Concrete Pipe - Improper securement of pipe over 45 inches in diameter Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393124FCCP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Battle Creek, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Fraser, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Bridgewater Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | New Haven, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Rochester Hills, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Warren, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 345269 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC166398, MC166398 |
| Legal name | JOE BALLOR TOWING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 45 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 1,114,196 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 15, 1997) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 1, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 9 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 36 | 0 |
| Trailers | 40 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JOE BALLOR TOWING INC
What does JOE BALLOR TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
MC166398: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public). MC166398: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about JOE BALLOR TOWING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking JOE BALLOR TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 345269. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (586) 749-5117, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC166398 or MC166398, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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