BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average100.0% vs Texas average 25.1%.
MC1578601: no authority granted
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, (832) 619-1896, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1539220 or MC1578601.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 8 · Texas avg 25.1%
8 of 8 · Texas avg 7.7%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| May 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | 21 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | 19 | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2025 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| May 14, 2025 | TX | 1 | 14 | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | 18 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
66 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 26 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 99 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 16 | 80.3% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 10 | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 7 | 7 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 6 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 4 | 3 |
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 4 | 3 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 4 | 3 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 4 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 4 | 0 |
| Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1HC | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2423460 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1539220, MC1578601 |
| Legal name | BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 15,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 22, 2013 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsUtilitiesConstructionOtherEQUIPMENT
Questions about BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC
What does BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC (MC1539220, MC1578601), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2423460. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (832) 619-1896, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1539220 or MC1578601, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.