Truck Graph
10/100
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 398636Last checked 3h ago
Verify on FMCSA →
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.
Recordable crash on file
Informational
No active insurance filing — verify directly with carrier
Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.Updated 3h ago
DOT 398636Linwood, MI

Tim Ballor

DBA: Tim'S Towing & Body Shop

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateLinwood, MI 48634

Tim Ballor has a fleet of 7 power units and 5 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 nameTim Ballor
DBATim'S Towing & Body Shop
DOT #398636
MC #
CityLinwood
StateMichigan
ZIP48634
Authority age35 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/08/2014
Company officerTim P Ballor
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
7
Power units
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
35 yr 11 mo
Since 1990

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
View full network →
Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

183 N HURON, Linwood, MI, 48634

183 N HURON, LINWOOD, MI, 48634Open in Maps →

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

1 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 0Tow-aways: 1
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
MI00Y

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

Related carriers in Michigan

Active carriers in MI, similar fleet size.

Coffey Ag Services LLC
55 High
Allegan, MI
Large fleet · DOT 4016931
A Way Logistics LLC
30 Caution
Royal Oak, MI
Large fleet · DOT 4355870
Xpo Logistics Freight INC
85 Critical
Ann Arbor, MI
Large fleet · DOT 241829
Related carriers
Freight intelligence
Equipment markets

Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJun 1990
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

Verify independently

Before tendering, confirm authority and safety using official sources.

FMCSA SAFER System
Official DOT safety record, authority status, inspections
Google Search
News, reviews, and web presence
Michigan Secretary of State
Business registration and corporate filings
Better Business Bureau
Complaints, ratings, and accreditation status
LinkedIn
Company employees, leadership, and network
PACER (Federal Courts)
Federal litigation, bankruptcy filings

Explore carriers like Tim Ballor

Find more carriers by location and equipment specialization.

Tim Ballor is based in Linwood, MI, which is part of the larger Michigan trucking market. Browse the full national carrier directory to compare across all 50 states.

All carriers in Linwood, MI
City carrier directory
All carriers in Michigan
State carrier directory
Flatbed carriers in Linwood
Equipment specialization
Dry van carriers in Linwood
Equipment specialization
Refrigerated carriers in Linwood
Equipment specialization
Tanker carriers in Linwood
Equipment specialization
Frequently asked

Tim Ballor

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Tim Ballor authorized to operate?

Tim Ballor'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 Tim Ballor's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Tim Ballor operate?

Tim Ballor operates 7 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Tim Ballor insured?

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

Has Tim Ballor had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Tim Ballor as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Tim Ballor?

Tim Ballor's DOT number is 398636. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

Cite this page

For journalists and researchers

Truck Graph data is open and citable. For press inquiries, contact our editorial team.

APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Tim Ballor Safety Record, DOT 398636. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/398636
MLA
"Tim Ballor Safety Record, DOT 398636." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/398636
Chicago
"Tim Ballor Safety Record, DOT 398636." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/398636
Data sourced from FMCSA public records. Last updated: Methodology →