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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
John David Ballard
DOT 2177697 · Battle Creek, MI
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

John David Ballard (DOT 2177697) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Battle Creek, MI. As of June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
John David Ballard
DOT Number2177697
MC Number—
Street12401 6 MILE RD
City / StateBattle Creek, MI 49014
Phone2694205523
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age14 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed07/29/2011
Company officerJohn D Ballard
Power units1
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
14 yr 10 mo
Since 2011
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
12401 6 MILE RD, Battle Creek, MI, 49014 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John David Ballard authorized to operate?

John David Ballard'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 John David Ballard's safety record?

John David Ballard does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does John David Ballard operate?

John David Ballard operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is John David Ballard insured?

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

Has John David Ballard had any risk indicators?

John David Ballard has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for John David Ballard?

John David Ballard's DOT number is 2177697. 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). John David Ballard Safety Record, DOT 2177697. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2177697
MLA
"John David Ballard Safety Record, DOT 2177697." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2177697
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