TruckCodex

OLVEY JERRY BALLEW

DBA: BALLEW'S TRUCKING

USDOT 295641 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: OLVEY JERRY BALLEW General Freight Livestock Based in BLAIRSVILLE, GA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 14, 2024
Review these
  • 3 fatalities on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file US COMPLIANCE SERVICES Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: OLVEY JERRY BALLEW
Cargo: General Freight, Livestock
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — OLVEY JERRY BALLEW (USDOT 295641)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): OLVEY JERRY BALLEW (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 3 fatalities on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — US COMPLIANCE SERVICES
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/295641/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281574 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

US COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 295641
In FMCSA records since Jun 16, 1987 (~39y)
MC / docket MC199172
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner OLVEY JERRY BALLEW
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Livestock
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 57,333 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (706) 745-9539
Email: [email protected]
Physical
545 JONES CREEK TER
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 295641
In FMCSA records since Jun 16, 1987 (~39y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 57,333 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 1 0
Trailers 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
12
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

OLVEY JERRY BALLEW is a individual based in BLAIRSVILLE, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 295641. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

OLVEY JERRY BALLEW is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Blairsville, GA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (1) and KY (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,574 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,574 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,574 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2024-09

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Sep 22, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Great Dane 1
Stoughton 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82740334 Sep 22, 2024 TN 3 MANCHESTER TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C8962B · 1XKWDB9X5WJ758031
0 — No
81782305 Jun 3, 2024 KY 1 KUTTAWA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C8962B · 1XKWDB9X5WJ758031
2 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0007229958 Jun 1, 2019 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000049434 Apr 6, 2013 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR0011015200 May 23, 2011 AR 1 2 Yes No Fatal
AL004540456A Nov 17, 2004 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL004532561B Oct 28, 2004 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL003537831A Dec 17, 2003 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0008741155 Oct 26, 2003 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0007305482 May 18, 2003 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA2001000192 Dec 17, 2001 GA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
MO009067002A Feb 20, 1999 MO 0 2 Yes No Injury
GA4196034300 Aug 19, 1994 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA4051003400 Feb 10, 1994 GA 1 1 Yes No Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC199172
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (36 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT525422001 91X $750,000 May 14, 2024 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 525422001 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2019 May 14, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN193021 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2016 May 14, 2019 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Jul 29, 2015 May 14, 2016 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2015 Jul 29, 2015 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2014 May 20, 2015 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2014 May 14, 2015 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2013 Feb 15, 2014 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2012 Sep 5, 2013 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 CARGO — Mar 12, 2011 Sep 9, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Mar 12, 2011 May 14, 2012 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Mar 12, 2011 Jun 20, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 CARGO — Mar 2, 2010 Mar 12, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Mar 2, 2010 Mar 12, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Oct 7, 2009 Mar 2, 2010 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 CARGO — Oct 7, 2009 Mar 2, 2010 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Apr 10, 2009 Oct 7, 2009 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 CARGO — Apr 10, 2009 Oct 7, 2009 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 CARGO — Mar 11, 2009 Apr 10, 2009 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Mar 11, 2009 Apr 10, 2009 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 CARGO — Jul 11, 2008 Mar 11, 2009 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — Jul 11, 2008 Mar 11, 2009 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 CARGO — Oct 12, 2007 Jul 11, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01291400 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2007 Jul 11, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C354307 CARGO — Oct 12, 2006 Oct 12, 2007 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 14, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. May 14, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 14, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. May 10, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jul 29, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. May 20, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. May 14, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Feb 15, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jan 22, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Sep 5, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jun 20, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. May 14, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Sep 9, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Mar 12, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  15. Feb 16, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Mar 2, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Oct 7, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. Apr 10, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. Mar 11, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Mar 10, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Jul 11, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. Jul 1, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Oct 12, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Oct 4, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. May 14, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Oct 12, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  27. Oct 5, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Oct 12, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  29. Oct 11, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Oct 26, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  31. Oct 15, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Oct 12, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  33. Sep 23, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  34. Oct 12, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Jul 16, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  36. Jul 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  37. May 30, 2001
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  38. Apr 19, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  39. Sep 30, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  40. Jun 8, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KUTTAWA KY 1 0
MANCHESTER TN TN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
Directory
Authority Records
Insurance Carriers
Process Agent (BOC-3)
Carrier Records
Discover
Explainers

How to verify OLVEY JERRY BALLEW

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about OLVEY JERRY BALLEW

Is OLVEY JERRY BALLEW an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. OLVEY JERRY BALLEW is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 295641 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is OLVEY JERRY BALLEW's safety rating? ▾
OLVEY JERRY BALLEW's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has OLVEY JERRY BALLEW had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for OLVEY JERRY BALLEW in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is OLVEY JERRY BALLEW's out-of-service rate? ▾
OLVEY JERRY BALLEW has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is OLVEY JERRY BALLEW based? ▾
OLVEY JERRY BALLEW reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 545 JONES CREEK TER, BLAIRSVILLE, Georgia 30512. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does OLVEY JERRY BALLEW have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. OLVEY JERRY BALLEW holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC199172). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does OLVEY JERRY BALLEW operate? ▾
OLVEY JERRY BALLEW self-reports 2 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has OLVEY JERRY BALLEW had any crashes? ▾
12 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for OLVEY JERRY BALLEW in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.

FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.
NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.