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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 4394765✓ Last checked 22h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal operates multiple active authorities
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.✓ Updated 22h ago
DOT 4394765Mills River, NC

James Ball

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateMills River, NC 28759-4160

James Ball has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameJames Ball
DBA—
DOT #4394765
MC #—
CityMills River
StateNorth Carolina
ZIP28759-4160
Authority age1 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/15/2025
Company officerJames Ball
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
1 yr 1 mo
Since 2025

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities4 connections
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Shared phoneActive
3ES BAJRIC LLCDOT 4494634
Shared phoneActive
JAMES BALLDOT 4320005
Shared addressActive
JAMES BALLDOT 4320005
Shared officerActive

Location

448 BUTLER FARM RD, Mills River, NC, 28759-4160

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2025
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

James Ball

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James Ball authorized to operate?

James Ball's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is James Ball's safety record?

James Ball does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does James Ball operate?

James Ball operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James Ball insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has James Ball had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for James Ball as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for James Ball?

James Ball's DOT number is 4394765. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). James Ball Safety Record, DOT 4394765. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4394765
MLA
"James Ball Safety Record, DOT 4394765." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4394765
Chicago
"James Ball Safety Record, DOT 4394765." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4394765
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